802.11n unaltered in finalized version

Earlier this week, the Wi-Fi allianced announced that the definitive version of the 802.11n standard will not differ from the latest Draft 2.0 version, that was created in 2007. Minor additions or adjustments may take place, but in general, Draft 2.0 is to work perfectly with the final standard. Because 802.11n kept being delayed, numerous manufacturers decided to implement the Draft version in their products.

In September, the new standard will be officially launched and existing 802.11n products will be tested to ensure that the devices are 100% compatible with the finalized version. 802.11n is a significant performance increase compared to the conventional 802.11g, something that definitely comes in handy in a time where HD video-streaming and faster internet keeps raising the bar. The use of MIMO (multiple-in multiple-out) antennas not only increases the speed, it also improves the range and coverage of the wireless network. Theoretically, the new standard is to reach 300 Mbps, compared to 802.11g's 54 Mbps. In the real world, 802.11n connections usually reach speeds of between 80 and 100 Mbps, which is still three to four times as fast as what 802.11g actually reaches.

Definitive version of 802.11n standard in September

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