What is 802.11ac, and Do I Need It? — Chris Stobing

Jan 3

Jan 3 What is 802.11ac, and Do I Need It?

If you’ve been down to your local Best Buy lately, you might have noticed that a whole new class of wireless routers are on the market on the premium end of the product scale, emblazoned with an “802.11ac” label in bright letters on the front of the box.

But what does 802.11ac mean, and is it really necessary for you to get the most out of your daily WiFi browsing experience? Read on as we clear up the confusion around this confounding wireless...

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