{"id":548,"date":"2012-12-21T14:49:39","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T14:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/?p=548"},"modified":"2024-01-15T17:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T17:05:54","slug":"ieee-802-11ac-a-better-wireless-lan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/ieee-802-11ac-a-better-wireless-lan\/","title":{"rendered":"IEEE 802.11ac: A Better Wireless LAN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, no matter the setting (business, institution, retail, manufacturing, etc), wireless has become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. \u00a0Not only do your employees and customers expect Wi-Fi, but they expect it to be flawless. \u00a0That can be tough when every person is using not just one, but several wireless devices from laptops to tablets to smartphones. \u00a0And what\u2019s more, each device requires more bandwidth than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to personal devices, a growing number of business applications such as physical security (CCTV, intrusion, card access), digital signage and conferencing compete for bandwidth and priority to stream voice, data, and video.<\/p>\n<p>Networks are inundated with constant demands. \u00a0Traditional WLAN networks simply aren\u2019t prepared to handle the onslaught.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nThe New Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout 2013, 802.11ac wireless networks<strong> <\/strong>will become the new standard for fast Wi-Fi connectivity. \u00a0Tablets and smartphones will quickly adopt 802.11ac capabilities, and the next generation of wireless devices will be upon us.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nBetter, Faster, Stronger<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>802.11ac significantly builds upon the current WLAN standard, 802.11n. \u00a0The major features of 802.11ac are explained below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Networking-and-Wireless.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-554 aligncenter\" title=\"Major features of 802.11ac\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Networking-and-Wireless.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A robust new system, 802.11ac improves upon every aspect of 802.11n wireless. \u00a0The chart below highlights the key differences between the two systems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Networking-and-Wireless.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-559 aligncenter\" title=\"Key differences \" src=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Networking-and-Wireless.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: right;\" align=\"right\">*assumes 80 MHz channel<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nEmbracing New Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>802.11ac is the next jump forward for wireless technology. \u00a0It will be able to keep up with the growing trends of higher client density, increasing demands, more devices, more applications, and the desire for faster speeds.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Activo, we are looking forward to the advances in wireless technologies, and are proud to be at the forefront of progress in connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>Partnered and certified with two of the industry\u2019s leading providers of wireless technology, Aruba Networks and Meru Networks, we can provide the upgrades and installations needed to deploy 802.11ac networks and bring your wireless up to speed as technology advances.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to invest in wireless technology within the next 6 months, it\u2019s also important to consider an <strong>Investment Protection Plan<\/strong>, offered by the leading manufacturers, providing a cost effective migration path to 802.11ac.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to start with any upgrade or new installation is with a Wireless Site Survey, where we employ state-of-the-art testing technology to assess, your building environment, existing wireless network and any existing and potential interfering RF signals. \u00a0The site survey report includes detailed results and recommendations for the most effective design and technology to meet your current and future Wi-Fi requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/contact.html\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for more information about implementing the latest wireless advances in your workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, no matter the setting (business, institution, retail, manufacturing, etc), wireless has become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. \u00a0Not only do your employees and customers expect Wi-Fi, but they expect it to be flawless. \u00a0That can be tough when every person is using not just one, but several wireless devices from laptops 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