802.11n not up to scratch
The latest version of wireless networking standards, 802.11n, is being touted as incompatible and slow.
Two independant groups have tested the hardware, and have both reported back failings. Fairpoint Group have been very critical of the standard, stating incompatibility between manufacturers and poor speeds as being entirely under-whelming. eWeek was less critical, but has also highlighted poor quality connections.
I myself have used some of this previously and it wasn't good. I was reviewing the technology to see if it was worth being one of the first to market (in the UK) with it, but I saw the same issues, and felt customer satisfaction of the devices was going to be low.
I would suggest using the devolo Microlink kit which transfers data over your home power lines rather than wirelessly. It is significantly more stable, reliable and more secure, as no one can 'listen in' on the data transfer. The microlink kit uses your home electricity meter as a 'firewall', not sending any data past that. I use this for everything except my laptop (which I still like to be entirely wireless), as I find I get faster and more reliable data transfer rates for every device. Give it a try!
Two independant groups have tested the hardware, and have both reported back failings. Fairpoint Group have been very critical of the standard, stating incompatibility between manufacturers and poor speeds as being entirely under-whelming. eWeek was less critical, but has also highlighted poor quality connections.
I myself have used some of this previously and it wasn't good. I was reviewing the technology to see if it was worth being one of the first to market (in the UK) with it, but I saw the same issues, and felt customer satisfaction of the devices was going to be low.
I would suggest using the devolo Microlink kit which transfers data over your home power lines rather than wirelessly. It is significantly more stable, reliable and more secure, as no one can 'listen in' on the data transfer. The microlink kit uses your home electricity meter as a 'firewall', not sending any data past that. I use this for everything except my laptop (which I still like to be entirely wireless), as I find I get faster and more reliable data transfer rates for every device. Give it a try!
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