Directions for WiFi: N and Beyond

Directions for WiFi: N and Beyond, originally uploaded by tgray04.

Drank Hanzlik, Managing Director, WiFi Alliance



82% of hotels in the U.S. Offer WiFi.



What to look for during 2007:

- Not just laptops - adoption of other enabled devices

- Voice as a "killer app" to provide cost savings and mobile convergence



Battery life expectations should increase.



If considering VOiP:

- coverage and range

- quality of service

- security

- power management

- interoperability



802.11n:

- up to 6x increase in throughput and improved range

- introduction of certification program

- Finalization in October, 2008, IEEE standard will be ratified