Broadcom Adds "802.11e" Tech to Wi-Fi Offerings

Broadcom Adds “802.11e” Tech to Wi-Fi Offerings

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Mark Hachman
Mark Hachman
Jun 16, 2003
1 minute read
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Broadcom has incorporated an early version of the 802.11e quality-of-service technology into its wireless products, increasing the average data throughput in 802.11 networks.

Broadcoms technology, which it calls “Xpress,” uses a technology called “frame bursting,” defined in a draft version of the 802.11e specification, according to Jeff Abramowitz, senior director of marketing for Broadcoms home and wireless networking business unit.

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