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    802.11a

    Taking Wireless Networking to a Higher Standard

    IEEE 802.11a represents the next generation of enterprise-class wireless LAN technology. 802.11a products will offer networking speeds up to 54 Mbps and more, and since they operate in the 5 GHz band there will be less interference issues to deal with than with current 2.4 GHz products.

    802.11a offers many benefits over current wireless LAN technologies, including:

    • Increased wireless networking speeds, up to 54 Mbps
    • Greater capacity for large scale deployments
    • Less interference from other wireless devices


    Industry Links

    "Wireless Networking's Next Big Thing"
    Bruce Brown, PC Magazine
    PC Magazine reviews Harmony 802.11a FastWireless Kit and 802.11a Access Point
    http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s%253D1470%2526a%253D18458,00.asp

    "Have WLANs Come Of Age?"
    Dov Andelman and Alex Strupinsky, Wireless Systems Design
    A detailed indoor range comparison between 802.11a and 802.11b
    http://www.planetee.com/wsd/current.html?15933

    "Faster wireless LANs may prove a bargain"
    John Cox, Network World
    Analysis of the affordability of 802.11a products
    www.nwfusion.com/news/2001/0806wireless.html

    "802.11a: Making Space for Speed"
    Joel Conover, Network Computing
    History and overview of the 802.11a standard and technology
    www.networkcomputing.com/1201/1201ws1.html

    "Enabling Fast Wireless Networks with OFDM"
    Jim Geier, Communication Systems Design
    Discussion of OFDM modulation technology
    www.csdmag.com/story/OEG20010122S0078

    "802.11a and scalability"
    Joanie Wexler, Network World
    An examination of scalability with 802.11a
    www.itworld.com/Net/1749/NWW01042500680246/

    "802.11a - Speeding Up Wireless Connectivity in the Home"
    Dr. James Chen, Communication Systems Design
    The technical advantages of 802.11a for home networks
    www.csdmag.com/story/OEG20010123S0051

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