Broadcom Offers 802.11b/g Boost based on Wireless Multimedia Enhancements

Broadcom released a software driver that delivers significantly better performance in 802.11g, 802.11a/g and 802.11b wireless LANs. Broadcom's Xpress technology is based on the Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WME) specification, a fundamental element of the current IEEE 802.11e draft specification. Broadcom said customers will see the biggest benefit in mixed 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. The 802.11g standard requires the use of protection mechanisms to allow access points to manage the airspace in use by both 802.11g and 802.11b clients. Broadcom's Xpress technology re-packages data from multiple wireless exchanges into a single wireless exchange, reducing the inter-exchange overhead and increasing efficiency.
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