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The end of Ethernet?

By admin
Created Sep 17 2007 - 6:59am

Does the promise of high-speed 802.11n [1] wireless networking mean the end of network cables in your office? On one level, it seems unlikely: even at its best, 802.11n [2] is 180 shared Mbps versus the 1 Gbps switched bandwidth of most current Ethernet connections. The bandwidth-only discussion, though, ignores the mobile promise [3] that 802.11n brings to the table. When you combine 802.11n's mobility and speed [4], you may well have a package that's good enough for enterprise deployment.

For more on 802.11n's impact on the enterprise:
- read the technology assessment [5] at NetworkWorld


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http://www.fiercemobileit.com/story/end-ethernet/2007-09-17