Hi all,

I recently notived the specs for an 802.11a spec router and card listed at something like 1600 feet...?

If that's true, how come those seem to be giving way to 802.11b and g spec products? The range increase seems massive...can anyone comment on what actual range is like, and at what speeds?

Seems like switching to 802.11a might be a better option for a project i have lined up for this summer...setting up wireless for a small school. Walls are all concrete, so "b" and "g" spec routers might not work very well, unless i spread several of them around the place connected with Cat5.

Is the range/speed really that much better with "A"? Does it penetrate better through solid wall materials because of the higher frequency ranges, or the opposite?

-Dave.