Migrating To 802.11n: Five Questions On Adoption

Today's IT managers are confused by 802.11n, which is receiving much publicity as the new standard for wireless communications. While the standard has not yet been formally ratified, we see major signs like current interoperability testing, client device hardware, and, now, infrastructure offerings from major vendors that point to a maturing technology. Forrester recommends that IT organizations explore 802.11n as a faster, more reliable Wi-Fi network. To get started, you'll first have to work through the most pressing issues regarding implementation strategies, vendor selection, and the backwards compatibility with legacy devices. This document strives to address the most common questions about a move to 802.11n.