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band, meaning that they can operate on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. If such a device cannot connect at 5GHz using the 802.11ac protocol, it will attempt to drop back to 2.4GHz using 802.11n. Dual-band routers are capable of operating networks on both frequencies simultaneously, providing the ability to use different bands for different applications, e.g., 5 GHz band for media streaming and other high-performance applications. The Wi-Fi Alliance has initiated a certification program for routers, adapters and other wireless networking gear based on the IEEE 802.11ac draft standard, although final ratification is not expected until Feb. 2014. Industry analysts expect initial products to offer from 433 to 1300 Mbps capability, followed by second-generation products with configurations operating at up to 3.47 Gbps. Indoor distance capability will approach 300 feet. IEEE, in January, 2013, announced the ratification if the 802.11ad "WiGig" standard. Operating as triband devices (2.4, 5, 60 GHz), the new standard can achieve a theoretical maximum throughput of up to 7 Gbps. While this is impressive throughput, the offset is that the higher 60 GHz frequency is lineof-sight, limited to very short distances and incapable of propagating through walls. Some see this as primarily a replacement technology for nests of cables, docking stations, HDMI cables, etc. I could envision using WiGig for control room monitors, digital displays and short distance Gig or 10 Gig Ethernet links — more capability than copper and less costly than fiber. More information can be found on the Wireless Gigabit Alliance web site, www.wigig.org. ❚ Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers.com, enabling interaction with specifiers in the physical security and ITS markets; and Principal Consultant for Gilwell Technology Services. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers. com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/ in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @ RayCoulombe. IP interoperability in the security world is only now beginning to be deployed, but it's clear that video, access control, intrusion and PSIM systems operating together provide a more accurate picture of the security environment. The award winning EN6080 area control gateway makes creating integrated security systems easy. Anyone with knowledge of RESTful web services or PSIA can bridge up to 3000 Inovonics intrusion devices to a standard TCP-IP over Ethernet LAN. And once the EN6080 is integrated, the result is a more comprehensive and intelligent commercial security system, allowing you to make better security decisions. Integrate smarter and easier™ at www.inovonics.com Request information: www.securityinfowatch.com/10213994 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | September 2013 21