Re: Re: Super G 108Mbps WiFi !!

["Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxx>]

From: "Ian Lowe" <ian@xxxxxxx>
> From: "Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxx>
> >
> > That probably means they are using 100mW dewvices (legal limit)
rather
> than
> > the 30mW devices generally sold in the past (such as the Lucent
card
under
> > my wrist).
>
> Well, they could be, but the press release specifically says "New
antenna
> technology allows greater range than ever before"

Well, it is a press release ;-)

> Remember, it takes two to tango as it were.. you don't need to ramp
the
> power up to extend the range: if you use a more sensitive antenna or
better
> filtering, in fact, anything that improves the SnR, you will get more
range
> without needing to cook the birds sitting on your roof ;)

Indeed.  Perhaps this means they're using a lower power output and a higher
antenna gain.  Either way, I suggest the power output is 20dB/100mW rather
than the more common 15dB/30mW.

Cheers,
Andy
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