What's next for 802.11n?

Product Test and Buyer's Guide This newsletter is sponsored by NetApp ESG White Paper: Storage for Mid-Sized Enterprises Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) takes a close look at the storage landscape. Read this report on the challenges facing the mid-size enterprise companies as they evaluate implementing a storage network. Learn about the benefits and perceived inhibitors. Product Test and Buyer's Guide, 11/06/07 By C.J. Mathias One of the more controversial elements of Draft 2 of the 802.11n standard is whether one should purchase products based on it today. Analysts are split on this issue. Those recommending against note that the standard is not finished, and it is possible that the final version of the standard will be significantly different from Draft 2 -- significantly different as in new hardware could be required. This possibility is unlikely, for two reasons. First, many Draft 2 products are simply upgraded Draft 1 products -- new firmware and software, but that's it. It's therefore likely that compliance with the final standard will be achieved, in many cases, via a similar route.  DEMO 08 / January 28-30, 2008 / Palm Desert, CA At DEMO, innovation is waiting for you at every corner. It goes beyond hearing what you already know and seeing what you've already seen. DEMO is the place to experience the new products and technologies poised to reshape our future. Save the date for DEMO 08 and get ready for the extraordinary new innovations awaiting you. Register now at or call 800-643-4668. Want to Launch at DEMO? Apply here: Click Here for More Information For more on what's next for 802.11n, please click here. Buyer's Guide: WLAN Gear Buyer's Guide

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Contact the author: Mathias is a principal with Farpoint Group, an advisory firm specializing in wireless networking and mobile communications. He is an internationally known consultant, author and analyst and serves on the advisory boards of two industry events. He is a columnist for two publications, including Computerworld, and his blog, Nearpoints, recently moved to Network World. He can be reached at craig@farpointgroup.com. This newsletter is sponsored by NetApp ESG White Paper: Storage for Mid-Sized Enterprises Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) takes a close look at the storage landscape. Read this report on the challenges facing the mid-size enterprise companies as they evaluate implementing a storage network. Learn about the benefits and perceived inhibitors. BONUS FEATURE 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount) PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered to your inbox each day. Extend your knowledge with a print subscription to the Network World newsweekly, Apply here today. International subscribers, click here. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. This message was sent to: security.world@gmail.com. Please use this address when modifying your subscription. Advertising information: Write to Associate Publisher Online Susan Cardoza Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007