Performance for 11b was just under 5 Mbps for a single-client test. But we had interoperability problems with 11b NICs from Cisco and Symbol. Buffalo says these problems will be resolved in the update. Still, it's hard to believe such problems got through the quality-assurance process. It will be a challenge to get 11g and 11b, which use different signaling technologies, to play together on one network.
Some configuration tweaks in the works may improve the situation. But even if solutions to all the problems are found, you'll still have three nonoverlapping channels at 2.4 GHz and potential interference from cordless telephones, microwave ovens and other devices.
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