“802.11n”:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11#802.11n is here… well, at least 802.11pre-N is here. 802.11n promises greater throughput (a minimum of 100 Mbit/s) and — probably more important — greater range than 802.11a/b/g devices.

CNet has a “review”:http://reviews.cnet.com/Belkin_Wireless_Pre_N_router/4505-3319_7-30993672-2.html?tag=top of Belkin’s wireless pre-N router which they give pretty high marks. Of course, as with most pre-specification-finalization devices, you have to use Belkin’s Pre-N adapter in combination with the router to enjoy 802.11pre-N benefits. That said, the Belkin router is backwards compatible with 802.11b/g gear.

The 802.11n specification is due to be finalized by the end of 2005. EETimes has a pretty good “article”:http://www.eetimes.com/in_focus/communications/OEG20031231S0011 on this process.