We are seeing many of the congestion issues of 2.4GHz ameliorating themselves as clients are self-selecting 5GHz. Especially in the higher density environments where the 2.4GHz congestion was extreme.
On our campus, 5GHz now represents 80% of the data transferred (up from 28% six years ago), and 63% of the association time (up from 22%). Even higher in high density environments. I expected continued increases as we replace more EOL WAPs with 802.11ac capable ones (many popular clients are preferring 802.11ac). Less dire than before. -- William C. Green e-mail: gr...@austin.utexas.edu<mailto:gr...@austin.utexas.edu> Director, Networking and Telecommunications phone: +1 512-475-9295 ITS (Information Technology Services) fax: +1 512-471-2449 University of Texas 1 University Station Stop C3800 Austin, TX 78712 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/discuss.
