802.11a is very strategic; the question is not an if, but a when.
The regulatory bodies released new spectrum in the 5.35 to 5.475 GHz
with better power capabilities than what was seen in the fledging
UNI-1 (5.15 to 5.25).
So, if you throw away UNI-1, add the four non-overlap channels in
UNI-2 (
Voice over WiFi has the most value in covering areas that are not
otherwise covered - particularly inside buildings. It also provides an
alternative at peak times when the cellular infrastructure may be at or
over capacity, considering that the cellular carriers install to serve
the "paid" minuted
In considering a major wireless overhaul, we're having a serious discussion
about the real importance of 802.11a in upcoming dual-mode cellular/WiFi
devices. Our current WLAN is b/g.
802.11a seems to be in about 10% of our laptops, judging from an
experimental AP we put in one of our busiest sit
