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1. Wireless-N finalization 'close'

   (Networking/Networking Features)

   Thursday, 23 July 2009

   Deep throats in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are suggesting that the current Wireless-N (or 802.11n Draft) specification is going to be finalized in September. Deep throats ...

2. Apple AirPort Extreme Reviewed: Dual-Band Draft 11n for Everyone

   (Networking/Networking Features)

   Monday, 15 October 2007

   With good wireless performance, gigabit ports and built-in print and file servers, Apple's Airport Extreme Gigabit has a lot to offer both MacOS and Windows users. If Apple is known for anything, it’s ...

3. First products get new 802.11n draft 2.0 certification

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   Thursday, 17 May 2007

   The Wi-Fi Alliance announced this week that it has certified the first slate of products to carry the new certification of 802.11n draft 2.0. Austin (TX) - The Wi-Fi Alliance announced this week that ...

4. Interop 2006: Some vendors plow ahead with 802.11n despite vote failure

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   Wednesday, 03 May 2006

   As members of the IEEE fail to come to an agreement over the first complete attempt at an 802.11n wireless networking standard, D-Link, Linksys (Cisco Systems), and Netgear all stand ready to produce ...

5. IEEE 802.11n Draft 1.0 fails letter ballot

   (Networking/Networking Features)

   Tuesday, 02 May 2006

   Today's vote by members of the IEEE 802.11 working group on Draft 1.0 of the proposed 802.11n standard showed that the standard is not yet ready for prime time. The vote not only failed to reach the 75% ...

6. Rivals agree on 802.11s wireless Mesh proposal

   (Networking/Networking Brief)

   Thursday, 20 April 2006

     Following a quiet agreement on a joint IEEE mesh networking standard last month, companies like Motorola are announcing plans to move the technology into their own products. Following a quiet agreement ...

7. D-Link also spreading its draft 11n bets, this time with Marvell

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   Thursday, 13 April 2006

   Marvell late today announced that its 'TopDog' 802.11n IEEE draft-compliant wireless chipsets have been selected by D-Link for its draft 802.11n product line. Santa Clara (CA) - Marvell late today announced ...

8. Netgear picks another draft 11n dance partner

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   Thursday, 13 April 2006

   Netgear today decided to spread its bets in the draft 802.11n WLAN competition with a slight change to its product line-up. Netgear today decided to spread its bets in the draft 802.11n WLAN competition ...

9. Brinksmanship in 802.11n

   (Networking/Networking Brief)

   Wednesday, 15 March 2006

     A game is being played with announcements from Task Group N: Yes, there is unity. Of a sort. A game is being played with announcements from Task Group N: Yes, there is unity. Of a sort. In an interview ...

10. Taiwan makers gear up for 802.11n product roll-out

    (Networking/Networking Brief)

    Tuesday, 24 January 2006

      In line with the recent approval of the 802.11n (pre-N) standard, Taiwan-based WLAN equipment and chipmakers will begin rolling out their respective pre-N products. In line with the recent approval ...

11. First draft proposal for next-gen Wi-Fi "802.11n" approved

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    Thursday, 19 January 2006

    Today at Noon Pacific Time, the 802.11n task group voted to accept the Joint Proposal as the basis for Draft One of the new standard. According to a release from Airgo Networks, the vote today was decided ...

12. CES 2006: 802.11n draft spec draws near; WLAN chipmakers get ready to rumble

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    Sunday, 08 January 2006

      Discussions with both Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) members and Airgo Networks at CES revealed that the joint proposal that has been submitted for vote will most likely be approved in two weeks. ...