802.11n

Next-Generation Wireless LAN Technology

IEEE 802.11n is a proposed amendment to the IEEE 802.11-2007 standard to improve system performance.

802.11 is an IEEE standard that allows devices such as laptop computers or cellular phones to join a Wireless LAN widely used in the home, office and some commercial establishments. Although the N standard is still in "draft" stage according to the IEEE, many hardware vendors already sell "pre-N" or "Draft-N" hardware, based on the most recent draft. These vendors anticipate the final version will not be significantly different from the draft, and in a bid to get the early mover advantage, are pushing ahead with the technology.

The 802.11n standard is expected to be significantly faster than previous standards, such as 802.11b and 802.11g, with many experts proclaiming that this wireless technology will finally allow consumers to move beyond traditional 10/100 wired LAN ^[1].

For more information go here :->

http://www.broadcom.com/docs/WLAN/802_11n-WP100-R.pdf