Netgear now touting open source WRT-compatible wireless router

[Bill McGonigle]

Only because the pedantic salvo was fired. :) ...

On Jul 6, 2008, at 04:13, VirginSnow at vfemail.net wrote:

> Hats off to
> Linksys for introducing the first SOHO router capable of transmitting
> its data signals over tachyons...
>
> Quote from the product specifications on newegg:
>
>     MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal
>     that travels farther and faster, with reduced dead spots.

They said the signal travels farther and faster, not the radio  
waves.  They merely use radio waves to propagate the signal.

And it's true, with 802.11n, the signal (information theory meaning)  
does go farther and travels faster.  This is obvious from the  
improved data rate which is measured vs. time - if your signal is  
comprised of a given number of bits, with 802.11n that signal will  
arrive sooner than with 802.11g, which means its travel time from the  
sender to the recipient is decreased, hence faster.

-Bill

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