01 July 2008

Rapid Growth For 802.11n Wi-Fi Consumer Access Point

Shipments of consumer-oriented 802.11n Wi-Fi access points are set for dramatic growth, according to a report.

Market research company ABI Research expects to see a boom period over the next five years for the technology, rising from just 6 million this year to a forecast 88 million in 2013.

802.11n will become the default Wi-Fi technology of choice as equipment vendors include it in their new products, according to ABI Research vice president Stan Schatt.

“The real market growth will kick in when sufficient numbers of consumers have 802.11n capabilities embedded in their new laptop and desktop computers. We anticipate the greatest adoption to take place in the 2009-2010 timeframe,” explained Schatt.