LionBridge Technologies White Paper

The crucial interoperability of wireless network devices built around the 802.11 standard is threatened by the advent of new and faster technologies. The IEEE is trying to cope by introducing the 802.11n standard -- but it’s still in draft form. Meanwhile, how can manufacturers cope with the confusion and promise surrounding 802.11’s future? The situation is outlined, and a forward path, based on strategic testing, is proposed.

It’s critical that all revisions to the 802.11 wireless specifications not break compatibility: one 802.11 device should work with any other 802.11 device, regardless of the amendment each device was designed to follow. This interoperability assures users in consumer and commercial markets that they can commit to an investment in wireless technology, believing they will not be isolated from the modern networked world by developments in the marketplace after that investment.

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