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Belkin Offering Pre-802.11N Products

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the bytes-in-the-backyard dept.

redshield3 writes "Belkin is offering what it is calling "pre-802.11n" products for mass consumers now. CompUSA is reportedly carrying these items in stores. They claim 800% range improvement over 802.11g as well as full backwards compatibility and the ability to continue pushing out n-speeds when a 802.11g or 802.11b device is introduced to the network."

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  1. Real-world speed, though by invisik · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So what is the real-world speed of these rated-108mbps devices? Half? Third? Anyone tested one yet?

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  2. Linux by maeka · · Score: 4, Interesting

    But can they run Linux? http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=3 3&scid=35&prid=601

  3. Re:Bad luck in past by LWATCDR · · Score: 3, Interesting

    If the 802.11n does make these no compliant you could pick them up cheap for say a point to point connection. If fact if the real 802.11n does not work with them it could even be a plus.

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  4. Remember Belkin's popups? by havaloc · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Remember, this is the same Belkin which randomly tried to sell you Censorware.

  5. Re:Fry's Electronics by Jeff+DeMaagd · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I think the firmware should be upgradeable, the question is whether Belkin should be trusted. I've avoided buying any of their products after they've made a firewall that deliberately served up adware.

  6. Consumers? by DroopyStonx · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Anyone else disturbed by the fact that people are referred to as "consumers"?

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  7. Wi-Fi.org: early g products didn't meet standard. by MojoStan · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Well, it seems to work for 802.11g now, which will continue to work once 802.11n is ratified.

    The Wi-Fi Alliance issued a press release last October ("Wi-Fi Alliance Will Not Certify Pre-Standard 802.11n Features") that says some pre-standard 802.11g products did not meet the final standard. I guess the earliest adapters got burned.

    Other highlights from the press release:

    • The Wi-Fi Alliance will not certify 802.11n products until the standard is ratified.
    • The 802.11n standard will be completed in approximately November 2006.
    • "Pre-standard products always present an inherent risk for technology adopters"
    • "Vendors took advantage of unsuspecting buyers when they touted pre-standard technology for 802.11g that later did not meet the standard. Left unchecked, the industry is unfortunately poised to repeat itself with 802.11n."
    Does the Wi-Fi Alliance's opinion mean shiit anyhoo?
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