Broadcom Accuses Atheros Of WiFi Pollution

Posted by simoniker on Saturday November 15, 2003 @08:00AM from the stinkin-up-the-place? dept.

eggboard writes "We just posted a story at PC World about 802.11g chipmaker Broadcom's claims that the high-speed 108 Mbps mode available in rival Atheros's AR5004G chipset disrupts all nearby Wi-Fi networks. The Turbo mode, part of Atheros Super G, uses two Wi-Fi channels (5 and 6) to double bandwidth, but Broadcom says this can lead to 'an enormous degradation in the speed of nearby 802.11b and 802.11g networks.'. D-Link and NetGear are shipping Super G-based devices. If Broadcom is right, Atheros gear would pollute neighbors' networks. If wrong, they're putting out a pretty heavy marketing smokescreen just before Comdex - where Broadcom says they'll be demonstrating the Atheros problem."

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I must really be pissing everyone off... NOT! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-11-15 09:15 · Score: 0, Troll

I have a D-Link 108Mbps (I love it btw, it is so fast!!!) And I have it hooked up to a 500mW (27db) 2.4Ghz Amp and a 9db Omni... 36db (4 Watts ERP) to be legal...

Here is the catch... I also run 802.11b (Linksys)in the house with no problems. My 2.4Ghz Cordless does not seems to mind either... And Oh, I have no issue with any of the Bluetooth stuff I have like... Wireless Phone/Headset, Mouse, and Keyboard. I have 2 Aibo's with 802.11b wireless cards as well and they don't seem to mind.

Their claims are crap... The only effect I noticed is that it is a little warmer in the house... lol... jk... :)