Report: Wi-Fi to supersede wired Ethernet

Iria · Aug 29, 2007, 12:12 PM

Source: News.com
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Wi-Fi will start replacing wired Ethernet within the next two to three years, as users and applications go mobile, an IT analyst group has claimed.

In a report comparing gigabit Ethernet with the latest version of Wi-Fi, 802.11n, Burton Group suggests that companies should begin making plans for switching their local-area networks (LANs) from wired to wireless.

Matth · Aug 29, 2007, 12:40 PM

Really?

Unless users are forced to set up security by default, then there are gonna be a hell of a lot of open access points.

If everyone getting broadband got wireless routers (and with some packages, they do) the congestion is going to be intolerable, especially with "greedy" use of more than 1 of the 3 non-overlapping channels by some systems.

Iria · Aug 29, 2007, 02:44 PM

I would agree. Plus nothing beats wired for reliability (no chance for interference or drops).

germanjulian · Aug 29, 2007, 02:50 PM

..... not gonna happen in any business.

Aug 29, 2007, 12:12 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Report: Wi-Fi to supersede wired Ethernet Source: News.com _______ Wi-Fi will start replacing wired Ethernet within the next two to three years, as users and applications go mobile, an IT analyst group has claimed. In a report comparing gigabit Ethernet with the latest version of Wi-Fi, 802.11n, Burton Group suggests that companies should begin making plans for switching their local-area networks (LANs) from wired to wireless.

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Really? Unless users are forced to set up security by default, then there are gonna be a hell of a lot of open access points. If everyone getting broadband got wireless routers (and with some packages, they do) the congestion is going to be intolerable, especially with "greedy" use of more than 1 of the 3 non-overlapping channels by some systems. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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Aug 29, 2007, 02:44 PM	#3
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	I would agree. Plus nothing beats wired for reliability (no chance for interference or drops).