Lab Notes

Glenn Fleishmann reports on a PC World test that checks out Belkin's pre-802.11n gear. I think that the biggest advantage for 802.11n users is the increase in wireless range. This is particularly true for home users: it could remove the need for multiple access points to provide complete coverage for the home; and for wireless clients who are primarily using the network for internet access, speed is already limited by their broadband connection. Thus, a wireless speed boost is not going to help much.

I can't figure out from the product page whether the access point support WPA Enterprise or not. It claims WPA support, but the manual only makes mention of WPA-PSK. Oops, in fact, this Wi-Fi Planet review makes it clear that the new Belkin does not have WPA Enterprise support. So Elektron users, I guess we will have to wait...