The “draft” has been removed, and has now been approved, that is, the 802.11n wireless standard. It only took 7 years to do so since the introduction in January of 2003.
We’ve all seen products supporting the “draft-n” wireless standard for almost 3 years now, dating back to 2007 when the Wi-Fi Alliance started certifying the interoperability of “draft-n” products based on the second draft of the 802.11n standard. The Wi-Fi Alliance has affirmed that all previously certified products will remain compatible with new products that adhere to the 802.11n final standard. We remain skeptical.
For those who purchased draft-n wireless products, don’t be surprised if the manufacturers provide you with software to update the firmware of your products to be compatible with the 802.11n standard. For those who took our advice and waited for the standard to be approved, now’s the time to buy.
- John and Mike
(703) 359-0700
digitalsamurai@senseient.com
www.senseient.com
We’ve all seen products supporting the “draft-n” wireless standard for almost 3 years now, dating back to 2007 when the Wi-Fi Alliance started certifying the interoperability of “draft-n” products based on the second draft of the 802.11n standard. The Wi-Fi Alliance has affirmed that all previously certified products will remain compatible with new products that adhere to the 802.11n final standard. We remain skeptical.
For those who purchased draft-n wireless products, don’t be surprised if the manufacturers provide you with software to update the firmware of your products to be compatible with the 802.11n standard. For those who took our advice and waited for the standard to be approved, now’s the time to buy.
- John and Mike
(703) 359-0700
digitalsamurai@senseient.com
www.senseient.com
