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Standard
Data
Rate
Modulation
Scheme
Security
Pros/Cons &
More Info
band
channels.
Less
potential for RF
interference than
802.11b
and
802.11g.
Better
than 802.11b at
supporting
multimedia voice,
video
and
large-image
applications
in
densely populated
user
environments.
Relatively shorter
range
than
802.11b.
Not
interoperable with
802.11b.
IEEE
802.11b
(Wi-Fi)
Up to
11
Mbps
in the
2.4
GHz
band
DSSS with
CCK
WEP &
WPA
Products
that
adhere
to
this
standard
are
considered "Wi-Fi
Certified."
Not
interoperable with
802.11a. Requires
fewer
access
points
than
802.11a
for
coverage of large
areas.
Offers
high-speed
access to data at
up to 300 feet
from base station.
14
channels
available in the
2.4GHz
band
(only 11 of which
can be used in the
