"The organisation also said it will impose "channel coexistence measures" to ensurer certified kit doesn't hinder other WLANs when it's operating at 40MHz in the 2.4GHz band."
But it's still on 2.4GHz which is far too congested in most urban settings. So if you're surrounded by 802.11b/g and door bells and baby monitors and the like your wireless performance will still be appalling.
I'll stick to my interference free 802.11a thanks. Sure it's only 54Mb, but it's a rock solid interference free 54Mb.
So the standard logo will clear things up by saying that a unit has either dual ( which means "2") streams, which is the minimum, or multi (which means "more than 1") streams. That is __SO__ much clearer, thanks. Much better than saying "2 Streams" or "4 Streams", "10 Streams", etc.
CO-EXISTING
So at last they recognise that there will be more than 2 WiFi units within 50 miles of each other. The units will have a way of ensuring that they do not all sit on only one channel, even though they are not all part of the same network? no?
I live in a decently large building, with lots of wifi networks. My solution to the interference problem was simply to get a 600mW (as opposed to the standard 80mW or so) transmit power access point, with a 12dB omni antenna. The key is just to make interference Somebody Else's Problem. Seeing as how I can't get more than 20 feet from the antenna while staying inside my apartment, I tend not to notice any. I don't really expect to see more than 2.5 MB/s (significantly slower than my internet connection) over wifi, but if it's really an issue, I can always grab a 75 ft cat6 cable and get gigabit aaaanywhere in my whole tiny flat.
Now that they've finally finished the standard, it might be worth buying some N speed kit... in a couple months after everyone's had time to release a new hardware revision.
A few weeks back I suddenly acquired couldn't connect to my wireless G network syndrome. This coincided with the appearance of a new network in my network list, turns out it was my neighbours. Happily it was totally open so I was able to restrict it to wireless G only and stick them on a different channel. Naturally they haven't noticed any difference and I'm back to a useable network.
Wireless 'n' is a nuisance and like most of USB just a marketing gimmick. Most domestic home networks don't need this capability.
I can only imagine the carnage these things will cause in flats etc. Co-existence methods my arse!
Wireless N is like 300M speed and has dual/multiple antennas to assure good received and transmit. N is designed to bounce around walls and cover your whole house.
Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless Router (802.11b/g, 54 Mbps, 128 Bit WEP, WPA2)
Linksys WRT610N Dual-N Band Wireless Router (802.11a/b/g, draft 802.11n, 300 Mbps, 128 Bit WEP, WPA2)
D-Link DI-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router (802.11b/g/N, 300 Mbps, 128 Bit WEP, WPA2)
Synology DS409 4-Bay NAS Enclosure (USB, eSATA)
Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless Router (802.11b/g/Draft N, WPA, WPA2)
Wi-Fi body to highlight 802.11n aerial counts
TeeCee
Playground one-upmanship - geek stylie: #
Posted Wednesday 30th September 2009 14:42 GMT
"My dad's router's got more aerials than your dad's router."
Anonymous Coward
Aerials / Antenna, make your mind up #
Posted Wednesday 30th September 2009 15:58 GMT
My aerial is bigger than yours !!!
Grease Monkey
Ho hum #
Posted Thursday 1st October 2009 00:29 GMT
"The organisation also said it will impose "channel coexistence measures" to ensurer certified kit doesn't hinder other WLANs when it's operating at 40MHz in the 2.4GHz band."
But it's still on 2.4GHz which is far too congested in most urban settings. So if you're surrounded by 802.11b/g and door bells and baby monitors and the like your wireless performance will still be appalling.
I'll stick to my interference free 802.11a thanks. Sure it's only 54Mb, but it's a rock solid interference free 54Mb.
BristolBachelor
Streams and co-existing #
Posted Thursday 1st October 2009 00:29 GMT
STREAMS
So the standard logo will clear things up by saying that a unit has either dual ( which means "2") streams, which is the minimum, or multi (which means "more than 1") streams. That is __SO__ much clearer, thanks. Much better than saying "2 Streams" or "4 Streams", "10 Streams", etc.
CO-EXISTING
So at last they recognise that there will be more than 2 WiFi units within 50 miles of each other. The units will have a way of ensuring that they do not all sit on only one channel, even though they are not all part of the same network? no?
Nexox Enigma
Co Exist? #
Posted Thursday 1st October 2009 11:22 GMT
I live in a decently large building, with lots of wifi networks. My solution to the interference problem was simply to get a 600mW (as opposed to the standard 80mW or so) transmit power access point, with a 12dB omni antenna. The key is just to make interference Somebody Else's Problem. Seeing as how I can't get more than 20 feet from the antenna while staying inside my apartment, I tend not to notice any. I don't really expect to see more than 2.5 MB/s (significantly slower than my internet connection) over wifi, but if it's really an issue, I can always grab a 75 ft cat6 cable and get gigabit aaaanywhere in my whole tiny flat.
Now that they've finally finished the standard, it might be worth buying some N speed kit... in a couple months after everyone's had time to release a new hardware revision.
Anonymous Coward
Channel co-existence methods.....hmmmmmmm #
Posted Thursday 1st October 2009 11:22 GMT
A few weeks back I suddenly acquired couldn't connect to my wireless G network syndrome. This coincided with the appearance of a new network in my network list, turns out it was my neighbours. Happily it was totally open so I was able to restrict it to wireless G only and stick them on a different channel. Naturally they haven't noticed any difference and I'm back to a useable network.
Wireless 'n' is a nuisance and like most of USB just a marketing gimmick. Most domestic home networks don't need this capability.
I can only imagine the carnage these things will cause in flats etc. Co-existence methods my arse!
Anonymous Coward
Wireless N is innovative and much faster #
Posted Thursday 1st October 2009 15:08 GMT
Wireless N is like 300M speed and has dual/multiple antennas to assure good received and transmit. N is designed to bounce around walls and cover your whole house.