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In response to the current supposition that the newly christened 802.11g specification scales back throughput to maintain compatibility with 802.11b devices, Robert G. Moskowitz offers the following advice to those interested in 802.11g. Why are people so paranoid of standards...
May 29, 2003

What does this mean to corporate and home users? Don't run old 11b gear on your 11g wireless network. What does it mean to wireless ISPs? 11g provides better coverage, not faster speed.

The challenge with standards is taking the time to understand the whole package. Otherwise, looking at one feature can easily lead you into a blind alley.

-- Robert G. Moskowitz

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