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What is the difference between 802�11b, 802�11g, 802�11a, and N?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which
transmit data at very different maximum speeds� each is based on
the designation 802�11(x), so named by the ieee, the board that is
responsible for certifying networking standards� The most common
wireless networking standard, 802�11b, transmits information at 11Mbps;
802�11a and 802�11g work at 54Mbps; and N works at 300Mbps� see the
following chart for more detailed information�
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*
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
*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�