This article written for TechRadar looks at what the recent ratification of the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard means for consumers. For example:
Q. Will my old kit work with the final 802.11n standard?
A. Yes. And no. It’s a “Yes” if your router is based on Draft 2.0 of the 802.11n specification and was officially certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
It’s a “No” if your router is based on Draft 1.0 and calls itself Pre-N. According to the Wi-Fi Alliance, all existing Wi-Fi Certified Draft N wireless products will be compatible with the final standard.
Some wireless manufacturers have also been quick to reassure consumers, announcing “full compliance” with the final version of 802.11n.
Belkin, for example, has already stated that its products currently on the market are “already compliant and do not require firmware upgrades or other software downloads”. Netgear told TechRadar that its current Draft-N models “will be upgradeable via a firmware upgrade”.
You can read the full article on Techradar.com
