Comments on: What is IEEE 802.11n, what are the advantages and challenges for 802.11n in Wi-Fi networks http://www.excitingip.com/186/what-is-ieee-80211n-what-are-the-advantages-and-challenges-for-80211n-in-wi-fi-networks/ How innovative IT Network infrastructure makes IP excITing! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:08:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Don http://www.excitingip.com/186/what-is-ieee-80211n-what-are-the-advantages-and-challenges-for-80211n-in-wi-fi-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-1934 Don Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:26:31 +0000 http://www.excitingip.com/186/what-is-ieee-80211n-what-are-the-advantages-and-challenges-for-80211n-in-wi-fi-networks/#comment-1934 I read your article about the advantages and challenges of 802.11n. My understanding of the IEEE Standard for 802.11n is that if a piece of equipment has this standard listed by the manufacturer as, part of their marketing data and included in their Manufacturer specification then, it should conform to all aspects of that that standard. I purchased a laptop with that standard listed. The laptop however does not recognize the 5ghz bandwidth. It works fine on 2.4 GHz but will not access a 5 GHz wireless bandwidth network. I spoke to the Tech support people at both the Retail outlet where purchased and also to the Manufacturer of the laptop. They both say it is performing to the 802.11n standard. I have asked for a replacement or a refund and they refused either. They say it is doing what it is supposed to. I am no expert but I believe that if a piece of equipment that lists the standard, and then it should conform to it. I cannot believe a manufacturer or retail outlet could be that misinformed about the 802.11n standard and how the equipment they are selling and promoting should perform. Set me straight on what to expect from a piece of equipment that says it conforms to the 802.11n Standard. Thanks for your response, I read your article about the advantages and challenges of 802.11n. My understanding of the IEEE Standard for 802.11n is that if a piece of equipment has this standard listed by the manufacturer as, part of their marketing data and included in their Manufacturer specification then, it should conform to all aspects of that that standard.

I purchased a laptop with that standard listed. The laptop however does not recognize the 5ghz bandwidth. It works fine on 2.4 GHz but will not access a 5 GHz wireless bandwidth network. I spoke to the Tech support people at both the Retail outlet where purchased and also to the Manufacturer of the laptop. They both say it is performing to the 802.11n standard. I have asked for a replacement or a refund and they refused either. They say it is doing what it is supposed to.

I am no expert but I believe that if a piece of equipment that lists the standard, and then it should conform to it. I cannot believe a manufacturer or retail outlet could be that misinformed about the 802.11n standard and how the equipment they are selling and promoting should perform. Set me straight on what to expect from a piece of equipment that says it conforms to the 802.11n Standard. Thanks for your response,

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