Wireless N
With technology moving as fast as it is, the next big thing in the world of wireless networking is Wireless N, or 802.11n. Most of the big names in home networking all have solutions utilizing this technology. Could the hype actually be justified? Apple has recently claimed that 802.11n can perform 5 times faster and increase the broadcast range by as much 2x that of 802.11g, the industry standard as of now. This is due to multiple input multiple output technology, or MIMO. Netgear advertises a maximum speed of up to 300mbps. The current throughput for 802.11g is 25mbps. However, these numbers are just based on the physical data rate. A more realistic expectation could be closer to 150mbps, still a marked improvement over Wireless G. With performance up to 5 times that of the current standard and increased range, Wireless N will be perfect for those struggling with latency issues using 802.11g.