{"id":1035,"date":"2015-10-20T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T19:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2016-10-11T14:31:42","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T18:31:42","slug":"what-does-the-future-look-like-for-802-11ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/what-does-the-future-look-like-for-802-11ac\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Future Look Like for 802.11ac?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1036\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/what-does-the-future-look-like-for-802-11ac\/working-in-an-office\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,666\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"working-in-an-office\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"wp-image-1036 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office.jpg\" alt=\"working-in-an-office\" width=\"227\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2015\/10\/working-in-an-office-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a>The latest IEEE wireless standard 802.11ac Wave 2 has yet to take off on the scale that matches the speed of the technology. Although only the newest devices can fully utilize the benefits of 802.11ac, the technology is backwards compatible. Upgrade all devices may be out of reach, but it is important lay the tracks before sending the train through.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Here\u2019s what some industry professionals think on the future of 802.11ac:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u201c802.11ac is an interesting position,\u201d says Nick Espinosa, CIO of BSSi2 LLC. \u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s by far superior to 802.11n however it is already lagging behind the soon to be released 802.11ad (aka Wi-Gig), and 802.11ah though there can also be a case made for the 802.11af standard being superior as well. What we do not like to tell clients about any technology is that they\u2019re \u2018future proofing\u2019 their environment by upgrading. With the rate of turn over and progression in bandwidth technology, 802.11ac is just another stop in the never ending expansion cycle. That said, we like 802.11ac and recommend it to our clients who are contemplating a purchase between 802.11ac and 802.11n.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Like any technology, things progress fast. We see it all the time with things like smartphones; as soon as you get your hands on the latest model, the new better version is on its way out. The same goes for wireless networks. There is always a new, better one in development which is great, but it makes choosing what technology to implement and when to invest in it isn\u2019t always easy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><div class=\"widget\"><div class=\"aside-card\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"box box0\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/free-80211ac-wireless-network-solutions-buyers-guide\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1183\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover.png\" alt=\"wireless guide cover\" width=\"140\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover.png 660w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover-211x270.png 211w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover-63x81.png 63w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/files\/2016\/03\/wireless-guide-cover-141x180.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><strong>For information on the top 802.11ac solutions,\u00a0check out our latest Buyer&#8217;s Guide:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy, side-by-side comparison of the top 802.11ac wireless vendors<\/li>\n<li>Descriptions of each solution and their strengths<\/li>\n<li>Important questions to ask yourself and potential vendors when considering a solution<\/li>\n<li>Market overview of the current\u00a0802.11ac wireless space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wireless-network\/free-80211ac-wireless-network-solutions-buyers-guide\/\" class=\"ss-button aqua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u201cThe next standard 802.11ad is so short range it won&#8217;t be used for much\u00a0beyond super-fast file transfer without plunging in your device or use if\u00a0other networks are congested,\u201d says Andrew Bernstein, Project Manager at the Demski Group. \u201cIt won&#8217;t really penetrate walls so 802.11ac\u00a0will likely gain widespread adoption before an alternative next gen\u00a0technology arrives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u201c[802.11ac] reaches so crazy far,\u201d says Ryan Coyne, President and Chief Executive Geek at Infinite Tech-Knowledge-Ease. \u201cEven if you were able to get a\u00a0signal with N before, AC actually makes it enjoyable, not just usable.\u00a0Companies like mine are scrambling to get AC enabled routers and access\u00a0points installed everywhere possible, because out of all the WiFi\u00a0technologies that have come along, this one feels like the one we deserved\u00a0the whole time. You&#8217;d be surprised how happy it makes an entire office\u00a0when the WiFi works great.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u201cIt really is insanely fast. When comparing it to N, the transfer\u00a0speeds finally negate the argument of if you want it to be fast and\u00a0reliable it&#8217;s gotta be wired. That&#8217;s just not true anymore with AC. As\u00a0our society moves more and more toward 4K video and 24\/7 video content, the\u00a0industry and the people that supply us with that content need better tools\u00a0to get it done and out faster, AC is a big part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest IEEE wireless standard 802.11ac Wave 2 has yet to take off on the scale that matches the speed of the technology. Although only the newest devices can fully utilize the benefits of 802.11ac, the technology is backwards compatible. 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