802.11g Approved By IEEE 54 mb/s on 2.4 gigahertz

wavecentral writes "IEEE just approved the 802.11g as the new standard in a vote late Thursday. This enables data transfer rates of up to 54 megabits per sec and works on the 2.4 gigahertz band that 802.11b uses. This in turn makes it compatable and operable between the offical standard." Ewann also writes: "By mid-2002 we should be seeing products based on this technology. Unlike 5 GHz 802.11a, 802.11g is backwards compatible with the huge installed base of 802.11b products. Cool stuff if you want to wirelessly stream video and music in your home. More info on 0211-planet."

Comments

Backwards compatable is good.

[Binestar]

It's great that this is backwards compatable, transitioning from one technology is very difficult in itself, going cold turkey where you have to get rid of your current hardware and migrate completely is even worse.

Being able to use your current stuff in conjunction with the new stuff is what will make technologies like this able to improve and expand.

Surf network or microwave dinner?

[mfago]

Interoperability with 802.11b is nice and all, but at least 802.11a uses reserved frequencies.