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What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?
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 .
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/Data
Rate*
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 .
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