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I just saw a story over at macnn.com that indicates that the IEEE chairman, Bob Heile, says that the 802.11n standard for wireless networks will be complete this September.  What does this mean for you?  Well it means that all those “temporary” (draft) and often incompatible standards you have been buying will finally be finalized for once and for all.

802.11n is a successor to the original wireless standards 802.11b and 802.11g (802.11a is based on a different frequency).   It uses a number of things, including multiple antennae to allow for faster local area wireless network speeds.

It’s nice to see, after a VERY long period in draft form, that 802.11n will be finalized.

Now should we talk about the 802.16 set of standards (wireless broadband) for when you actually leave the house?

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