The next great standard in wireless local-area networks is 802.11n [1], bringing potential speeds greater than wired networking to many installations. Still in draft form, with a final spec not expected for at least a year, is 802.11n something you should be looking at today? Some consultants say no, but at least one says absolutely yes. In this article, Craig Mathias presents all the reasons you should make the leap sooner rather than later. Mathias says a large increase in speed and a small chance of future incompatibility means your network needs 802.11n--now.

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Read the consultant's analysis [2] at ComputerWorld