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802.11n Drives an Architectural Evolution
The sharp capacity increase possible with 802.11n is a compelling force behind the evolution in WLAN architectures. This paper examines both the centralized WLAN switch architecture and the optimized WLAN architecture, so that the wireless network choice an organization makes today will protect its investment and allow it to experience the substantial benefits of 802.11 for years to come.

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New 11n chips could soon make 802.11abg gear extinct

Setting the stage for a new generation of 802.11n wireless networks, Wi-Fi chipmaker Atheros last week launched a family of enhanced chips that include some of the optional features of the recently ratified final 11n standard. Many enterprise-class wireless LAN makers base their systems on Atheros chips, and with the enhanced standards-based components available, it likely won't be long until 802.11abg products start disappearing from vendor inventories altogether. Read full story

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