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Standards for the Throughput Rate
Range
The range within a WLAN is highly dependent on the fol-
lowing factors:
the WLAN adapter used
the structural conditions
the amount of radio traffic on the same frequency
band. Other WLAN networks, microwave ovens or
Bluetooth transmitters (mobile telephones) may be
active.
where the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is positioned
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater provides for optimum ex-
tension of your wireless network when it is posi-
tioned halfway between your access point and the
devices for which the wireless network is to be ex-
tended. The device should also be operated in a loca-
tion as central and free of obstruction as possible,
e.g. not in a closet, cabinet or below a radiator.
IEEE 802.11a
This standard communicates with a maximum of
54 Mbit/s and works exclusively in the seldom used 5-
GHz range. This means it offers the opportunity to transmit
data relatively free of interference from external influenc-
es.
IEEE 802.11b
With a maximum throughput rate of 11 Mbit/s, this is the
oldest standard for radio networks. Older WLAN access
points of the first generation can communicate with the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using 802.11b. However, if the
WLAN access point supports newer standards such as
802.11g, the latest standard should be used.
IEEE 802.11g
This is currently the most common WLAN standard. It com-
municates with a maximum of 54 Mbit/s gross in the 2.4-
GHz frequency range (ISM) and guarantees broad compat-
ibility with many WLAN devices.
In order to communicate with each other, the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the WLAN access point must
work in the same frequency band.
