Future Developments
n IEEE 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)
n IEEE 802.11b
higher data rates at 2.4 GHz
proprietary solutions already offer 10 Mbit/s
n IEEE WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Networks)
market potential
compatibility
low cost/power, small form factor
technical/economic feasibility
è Bluetooth