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802.11n - New Standard?

This past week Cisco released the Linksys stamped new age wireless network products running on the 802.11n standard. The only problem is that the 802.11n standards have not actually been set by the appropriate parties thus leaving this new technology without a true standardizing format. Promises cannot be made to say that these early stage products are going to be compatible with the final released 802.11n products.

The technical side of things this new wireless N setup promises 4 times the range as the previous 802.11g and 12 times the throughput. While this all makes the sounds of this great, I worry about any early purchase do to possible lack of compatability.

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So will this new technology leave out compatability with wireless B routers? Considering the length of time B and G protocols have been out, this seems like a bad idea not building in compatability with the B routers. We are not to far from that being the standard and I know several people who still have them. I myself have a G and cannot see a reason to switch to a new N because I really only need internet connection over a 1.5 DSL line.

However, it looks like it will be primarily with Linksys which may put the likes of Belkin at a disadvantage. Cisco has been a standard maker for a long time so I don't doubt that the new 802.11n will become standard as well. In fact, its funny because Cisco doesn't follow standards, it makes them.

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Hopefully this N standard does not crash and burn like A did. I agree with Konq that B and G seem to be the standard these days. Why not enhance these two instead of creating a new one. I currently have a B network, and it suits me well for what I do at home. I am thinking about G but the max throughput on my signal from the cable company is 3MB so 11MB on a B network should be more than enough. I don't have a home network set up yet, only Internet sharing, but linking a network with a Wireless printer is something I would like to do soon. The only reason I would consider an A network is because it operates at the 5GHz range and currently the B and G would interfere with my 2.5GHz cordless phones.

Offtopic but, Speaking of cordless phones, has anyone read or figured out a way to minimize interference from a 2.5GHz phone and B networks? If so, please let me know. Thanks!

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I would normally agree that they should improve the standards that are in place rather than replacing it with new technology in most cases but in this case I am forced to disagree. I believe that a new standard is definitely needed to make massive improvements of range, throughput, as well as interference.

Offtopic but, As for cordless phones causing interference with wireless B and G networks I would have to say it is best to invest in a different telephone. From my experience the nicer 2.4 Ghz telephone cause the most interference. The cheaper ones for one reason or anther have fewer problems. The best solution however is to look into a cordless phone that runs at the 5.8 Ghz frequency. These I have seen no interference with wireless networks.