Compatibility
Operating System
Windows* XP, 2000,
98SE, Me
Windows* XP, 2000,
98SE, Me
WECA
Pending ratification of
interoperability test and
logo program by WECA
Pending certification of
interoperability test and
logo program by WECA
WHQL
Yes
Yes
Network
WLAN Standard
IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b
Architecture Infrastructure
or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
Roaming
802.11a and 802.11b compliant for seamless
roaming between respective access points (802.11a,
802.11b, dual-mode 802.11a/11b)
Security
Encryption 0-bit,
64-bit
(also
called 40-bit), and 128-bit WEP
Quality of Service
DCF CSMA/CA
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Glossary
Numerical A B D E F I K M O P R S T U W
Numerical
802.11 x:
A series of IEEE specifications for LANs: currently 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g.
Using any one of these extensions to the 802.11 standard permits wireless communication
between a client and an access point or between two clients. The various specifications govern
transmission speeds and radio frequencies as well as fall-back rates and other characteristics.
The upcoming standard 802.11i will provide additional security specific to WLANs, and 802.11e
will address quality of service.
A