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Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which
transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the
designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless
networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a
also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft
specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for more
detailed information.
Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
G
(802.11g)
G Plus
MIMO
(802.11g
with MIMO
MRC)
N MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
N1 MIMO
(draft
802.11n
with MIMO)
Speed/Data
Rate*
Up
to
54Mbps*
Up
to
54Mbps*
Up to
300Mbps*
Up to
300Mbps*
Frequency Common
household
devices
such as
cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere
with the
unlicensed
band
2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the
unlicensed
band
2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the
unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Common
household
devices
such as
cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere
with the
unlicensed
band
2.4GHz
Compatibility
Compatible
with
802.11b/g
Compatible
with
802.11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802.11n**
and
802.11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802.11n**
and
802.11b/g
Coverage*
Up to 400
ft.*
Up to 1,000
ft.*
Up to 1,200
ft.*
Up to 1,400
ft.*
Advantage Common—
widespread
use for
Internet
sharing
Better
coverage
and
consistent
speed and
range
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Leading
edge— best
coverage
and
throughput
