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Enhanced Wireless Modem Router
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TRoUblEsHooTIng
What’s the difference between 802�11b, 802�11g, 802�11a, and
draft 802�11n?
Currently there are four levels of 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�11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802�11a and 802�11g work at 54Mbps; and
draft 802�11n works at 300Mbps� See the following chart for more
detailed information�
Wireless
Technology
g
(802�11g)
Enhanced
(1x1 draft
802�11n)
n MIMo
(draft 802�11n
with MIMo)
n1 MIMo
(draft 802�11n
with MIMo)
speed*
Up to 54Mbps*
Up to 150Mbps*
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,
draft 802�11n,
and Belkin G+
MIMO
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
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment�
**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802�11n
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results�