IEEE Advances Standards Process for Higher-Speed 802.11 WLANs

February 8, 2006

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The task group responsible for developing the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11n project voted to accept a joint proposal to amend the IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) standard by adding specifications for new technologies that will raise WLAN connection speeds to as much as 600 megabits per second (Mbps).

The task group working on this amendment, IEEE P802.11n - Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications: Enhancements for Higher Throughput, voted to confirm the joint proposal as a baseline.

The project to develop IEEE 802.11n began in 2003 to ensure the interoperability of the next generation of WLAN devices.

A draft of the amendment is expected in late 2006, with publication slated for 2007.

Bruce Kraemer, chair of the IEEE 802.11n High Throughput Task Group, said, "Reaching this step is a significant milestone.

It demonstrates the success of the IEEE consensus process in bringing together the diverse interests of enterprises and consumers. The technology to be incorporated into IEEE 802.11n will provide new capabilities to diverse industry sectors ranging from computer and consumer electronics to public access and mobile telephony."

Source: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE).