Next Generation WiFi is Finally Here
December 26th, 2006A while back I learned that the next major specification for wireless networking would be ready and products would become available. I see you can now get them, like the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router which you can get from Dell. I am not sure if they are on the shelves at Best Buy or Circuit City yet, but as I continue to plan my home theater I will keep in mind that these components are available because I plan to purchase movies and music online and stream it directly to the home entertainment system.
The new specification, 802.11n, is 10 times faster than the existing standard. It is meant to handle the load of streaming multiple HD signals. The potential load placed on this network will be coming from some non-traditional sources. The home theater system will be sending the movie stream to the LCD display while also sending out the audio to a wireless speaker system. At the same time I could be browsing the web and downloading newly purchased movies and music. The new specification should handle all of that traffic easily.
