The Next WiFi Standard

The widespread uptake of WiFi technology has enabled many home & business users to flourish their IT infrastructure without resorting to additional Ethernet wiring. 802.11n wireless technology, that has been certified with the IEEE, is growing in popularity due to its ability to transmit data relatively quickly and at high speeds. However this technology has now be superseded by a new uncertified standard called 802.11ac.

IEEE 802.11ac is a wireless computer networking technology standard that's currently in development that delivers greater transmissions speed within the 5GHz radio range. Theoretically one can possibly receive data at 1.3Gps that's quite comparable wired Ethernet speeds minus the fuss and hassle of wired technologies. These speeds are accomplished by extending the 802.11n RF bandwidth range, adding more MIMO spatial streams - 8 altogether, and high density modulation.

Laptop and mobile manufacturers have began to embed fraxel treatments within their devices. The belief is the quicker the information is received to the telltale devices the quicker it can go to fall asleep reducing battery drain rates. There currently isn't a need for 802.11ac technology inside the home environment because of limited video streaming or file transfers which may happen using a small pair of users. However this is different in the offices where transferring data from your server to workstations must be quick and efficient.

This new standard states become more efficient in the hostile RF environment where other cellular devices compete for the clear path for the airways. A reduction within the interference using their company mobile phones continues to be achieved by utilizing high density modulation (QAM). The advantages of the 802.11ac standard is going to be greater range, higher data rates, reliability improves, and battery thrives on mobile devices will be increased.

Speed - Entry level 5G products act on 450Mbs that is three times faster than most popular devices while using 802.11n technology.

Manufacturers offer a range of products to push the high speed barriers at over 1.3 gigabits per second. This remarkable speed only just achieved by wired based networks. 1.3 Gps could be achievable within 0-10 metres, roughly 400-800 mbps within 10-30 metres, and then speeds disappear at night 30 metre range.

Reliability - 802.11ac provides a dramatic improvement in wireless reliability, range and coverage, and will eliminate most dead spots in the home or office. This new standard works on the new technology called Beam-forming which penetrates all forms of building materials. This technology enables it to outperform its predecessors. Beam-forming is the ability for any Wi-Fi transmitter to "learn" to avoid inefficient pathways between it as well as the device it is transmitting to.

Battery Life for mobile phones - Manufacturers have indicated that they can possibly extend it life for cellular devices up to 6 times the standard standard. Mobile phones along with their battery lives can last longer but at the same time transferring a greater amount of data.

However before rushing out and getting 802.11ac devices, be cautious the devices may not be backward works with existing mobile devices. Apart from this it appears that 802.11ac has pushed the boundaries superiority streaming within the home is only going to improve our experiences. It's an interesting technology and however, not something to be committed to until it has been certified just as one industrial standard.