Overview
SECTION 1
WE800G
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Technical Specifications
Your WE800G uses a radio transmission technology defined by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11
or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). This 802.11 standard is subdivided into
distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used,
designated by the lower case letter after the standard.
For example, your WE800G supports both the ‘b’ and ‘g’
specifications. The 802.11b standard specifies transmission rates up
to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g standard specifies transmission rates
up to 54 Mbps. The radio waves radiate out in a donut-shaped
pattern. The waves travel through walls and floors, but transmission
power and distance are affected. The theoretical distance limit is
1,000 feet (305 meters), but actual throughput and distance varies.
Both the 802.11b and 802.11g standards operate in the 2.4 GHz
range, meaning other electrical appliances also might interfere with
the WE800G – televisions, radios, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz
cordless telephones. Therefore, positioning your WE800G where it
encounters the least interference gains the greatest benefit to
maintaining a quality connection.
