Ultimate-N refers to high-performance devices that use the Wireless-N standard for wireless signals. It is a marketing term used to denote a certain level of performance, but does not indicate any particular characteristics or performance standards.
Ultimate-N is a term typically used to refer to high-performance devices that use the Wireless-N standard to send and receive wireless signals. This is not a term used in any regulated way, but is instead used to mean that a device uses Wireless-N standards and offers high performance. The exact nature of this performance is usually indicated by other documentation provided with that device and can vary significantly from one piece of hardware to another. Ultimate-N can be used to describe a number of different hardware components, from routers and modems to network cards and adapters.
Often written as “Ultimate N” or “Advanced-N,” Ultimate-N isn’t necessarily a technical term, but is instead a marketing term used to denote a certain high level of performance. This term is usually used to describe hardware that uses Wireless-N technology, which refers to wireless devices that use the 802.11n standards and protocols for wireless devices. These standards are established by the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) and are often referred to as the “IEEE 802.11” standard. There have been several protocols within the 802.11 standard, each of which has been given different letter designations.
The wireless technology used in wireless networks was historically designed and developed according to the IEEE 802.11 standard to ensure that different devices work well together. As new developments are made within the general guidelines of this standard, each new version is given a letter designation to indicate the improvements made and to allow consumers and professionals to easily differentiate the hardware. In 2009, Wireless-N technology was launched and meets the standards of IEEE 802.11n technology, which includes higher throughput and improved performance over previous versions such as 802.11g and 802.11b.
Ultimate-N technology is typically nothing more than a device that uses Wireless-N standards, but is designed to use the higher end of those standards. Several companies use the term “Ultimate-N” or similar derivations to refer to increased performance of devices using Wireless-N standards and protocols. These devices may include multiple antennas or other features that take advantage of the higher data rates and bandwidths available through Wireless-N standards. However, the term “Ultimate-N” does not necessarily indicate any particular characteristics or performance standards, so the consumer’s focus should be on the quantitative performance indicators provided by a device manufacturer, rather than on the marketing terminology used.
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