Wireless RF - a cornucopia of contention and interference
2.4 GHz spectrum is full. 5.0 GHz spectrum is filling up. Full of devices all vying for their slice of transmit time with your hapless AP. That is contention, and then there is wireless interference. For you its all pretty much interference - interfering with your desire for a quality wireless experience.
Wonderful closing paragraph here in a Tom’s Hardware in-depth review of real world wireless AP performance, employing sensational hyperbole to make the key point.
“… In the Wi-Fi arena, we’re facing a bandwidth dilemma not unlike the world’s impending oil shortage. As demand and usage continue to climb, our ability to effectively and efficiently use those resources will continue to diminish…”
Ruckus Wireless demonstrate yet again innovative wireless technology is needed to directly tackle real world RF conditions. If its nuts in 2.4 GHz spectrum and getting crazy in 5.0 GHz, then transformative adaptive technology as delivered by Ruckus is non-optional.
