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802.11n compatability with 802.11b devices

4 posts by 2 authors in: Forums > Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications & the 802.11 Standard
Last Post: December 11, 2006:
  • By darth802
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    Does anyone know if 802.11b devices will operate on a 802.11n infrstructure. Namely Spectralink and Cisco IP phones.

    Thanks,
    Tim

  • By (Deleted User)
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    Hi darth802,

    Currently (I could be wrong) there are no full standard 802.11n access points in the enterprise. However BlueSocket, has the BSAP-1700 that is MIMO capable that may support the wireless handsets with 802.11e (QoS support) and I believe Spectralinks SVP through use of the controllers.

    However, as far as I know, the wireless handsets are not using the MIMO antennas yet, so the compatability issues are not clear cut.

    http://www.bluesocket.com/products/accesspoint.html

  • By darth802
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    Hi,

    I just want to know if the 802.11n standard will allow for backward compatability for 802.11b devices.

    Tim

  • By (Deleted User)
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    Yes, it is supposed to support legacy standards of 802.11b/g.

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