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Future of 802.11b

Future of 802.11b

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Another item to point out is that the 802.11b standard autonegotiates the
speed down or up depending on signal strength. There is also a built-in
buffering mechanism to alleviate packet lossiness. Overall, the standard
performs well, with 2Mb speeds at 100+ft (depending on cleanliness of path
to base station) and 11Mb speeds within the 30+ft range.
My bottom line? This standard is here to stay and is mature enough for
deployment for residential and comercial use. The costs will continue to
drop over the next 12-18 months. I estimate a 30-60% reduction in prices as
the standard becomes more readily accepted.
Next on my radar, is 3G.
-Mister Safety


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