Thomas Kunz
Systems and Computer Engineering
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Future Developments
nIEEE 802.11a
–compatible MAC, but now 5 GHz band
–transmission rates up to 20 Mbit/s
–close cooperation with BRAN (ETSI Broadband Radio Access Network)
nIEEE 802.11b
–higher data rates at 2.4 GHz
–proprietary solutions already offer 10 Mbit/s
nIEEE WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Networks)
–market potential
–compatibility
–low cost/power, small form factor
–technical/economic feasibility
è Bluetooth
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