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N is for 802.11n
802.11n is a proposed amendment to the 802.11 wi-fi networking standard. Colloquially at least, the n stands for 'next generation' - as the standard will bring faster networks, which have greater coverage and boast more bandwidth than their predecessors, the 802.11g networks.
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- A is for Aeroplanes
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- D is for Dual-mode phones
- E is for 802.16e
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- G is for GPS
- H is for History
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- J is for Juice
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- M is for Mesh networks
- N is for 802.11n
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- P is for Piggybacking
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- S is for Spectrum
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Demand for video streaming and wireless VoIP are two key drivers for 802.11n and analyst house Gartner is tipping the standard as 'one to watch' - because of its disruptive potential to enable the all-wireless office.
"802.11n is the first wi-fi technology to offer performance on a par with the 100Mbps Ethernet commonly used for wired connections to office PCs. It is, therefore, an enabler for the all-wireless office, and should be considered by companies equipping new offices or replacing older 802.11a/b/g systems in 2009 and 2010," the analyst has said.
The 802.11n amendment incorporates Mimo (multiple-input multiple-output) technology - use of multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver sites - to boost data throughput rates.
Although 802.11n won't be finalised until 2010, some wireless kit makers already have products based on the draft 802.11n spec.
