Linksys touts draft 802.11n gear interoperability
By Evan Blass 
posted May 1st 2006 2:24PM
posted May 1st 2006 2:24PM
Despite earlier concerns voiced
by chipset manufacturer Airgo that draft 802.11n gear will "degrade" or "disable," current
802.11b/g networks, Linksys claims that it has tested and approved its upcoming
suite of draft-n routers and adapters for interoperability with current products on the market. Since 802.11n
relies on the multiple channel MIMO technology to deliver higher bandwidths, there has been some speculation that pre-N
networks would dominate the spectrum designated for 802.11 communications, even though the draft specification
specifically requires so-called mixed mode operation. While it's certainly reassuring to know that Linksys has been
working with multiple vendors to ensure that current WiFi gear will perform at "peak levels" in the presence
of 802.11n signals, the real test will come when we start seeing actual real-world deployment of these speedy new
networks.
If this is accurate I would expect Linkys would be willing to guarantee this without any problem. Can we get a 3rd party (like Tolly group) to do a quick test-should be very easy.
Jacomo
It's not really important, but Linksys products are fugly.
I was just about to say that's the butt-fugliest wifi device I've ever seen...
"Wow, that thing must be fast! Look at all them antennas!!"
that thing does look like its just landed from a Dr Who episode. does the middle rectangle rotate back and forth making "wheerrrl wheerrrl wheerrrl" noises?
If you keep on insulting my kid's looks, I tell you...!
Good features are provides in this products.
This blog is very important for all
Be continue, good work.
Expecting Linkys would be willing to guarantee this without any problem..