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802.11n complications are imminent

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802.11n complications are imminent

Joanie Wexler By Joanie Wexler
As you likely know, the current fair-haired wireless LAN version, 802.11n, is multidimensional, making product comparisons challenging. Those comparisons are likely to soon get even thornier when 1x1, single-stream 802.11n products emerge for netbooks, smartphones and even laptops. At issue: the Wi-Fi Alliance currently lacks certification programs and categories to accommodate this new breed of 802.11n product. Read full story

Joanie Wexler is an independent networking technology writer/editor in Silicon Valley.

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