(Archive Copy) RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] 900MHz wireless LAN?

[Tony Langdon]

> OK.... a couple of things that you also need to be aware of...
> 
> 900Mhz is CURRENTLY USED by MOBILE GSM phone. (this is the old band!)

Almost...  The ISM band is adjacent to the 900 MHz GSM band.  This does mean
that some cell sites may interfere with wireless networking (those operating
near the upper edge of the GSM band).

> Most new phone are dual band. they also can use 1.8Ghz.
> 
> with 900Mhz..LOS is virtually not required.

Still makes a huge difference - even at much lower frequencies, LOS is an
issue.

> 
> Max effective performance on 900Mhz is with LOS.

Agreed.

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