Belkin 8820-00050ea F6D4050 user manual What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

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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

G

Enhanced

N MIMO

N1 MIMO

Technology

(802.11g)

(1x1 draft

(draft 802.11n

(draft 802.11n

 

 

 

802.11n)

with MIMO)

with MIMO)

 

 

 

 

 

Speed/Data

Up to 54Mbps*

Up to 150Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

Rate*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

Common

Common

Common

Common

 

household

household

household

household

 

devices such as

devices such as

devices such as

devices such as

 

cordless phones

cordless phones

cordless phones

cordless phones

 

and microwave

and microwave

and microwave

and microwave

 

ovens may

ovens may

ovens may

ovens may

 

interfere with

interfere with

interfere with

interfere with

 

the unlicensed

the unlicensed

the unlicensed

the unlicensed

 

band 2..4GHz

band 2..4GHz

band 2..4GHz

band 2..4GHz

 

 

 

 

 

Compatibility

Compatible with

Compatible

Compatible with

Compatible with

 

802..11b/g

with 802..11b/g,

draft 802..11n

draft 802..11n

 

 

draft 802..11n,

and 802..11b/g

and 802..11b/g

 

 

and Belkin G+

 

 

 

 

MIMO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coverage*

Up to 400 ft..*

Up to 1,000 ft..*

Up to 1,200 ft..*

Up to 1,400 ft..*

 

 

 

 

 

Advantage

Common—

Better coverage

Enhanced

Leading edge—

 

widespread

and consistent

speed and

best coverage

 

use for Internet

speed and

coverage

and throughput

 

sharing

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment..

Technical Support

You can find technical support information at http://www..belkin..com/ networking or www..belkin..com/support/..

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Contents Enhanced Wireless Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Introduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Package Contents Product SpecificationsOverview System RequirementsInstallation Process for Windows Vista Installing and Setting up the AdapterInstalling and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Important Install the Software Before Inserting Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Sections Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ConfigurationUsing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Lost Wireless Connection Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityNetwork Status Available NetworksManaging Wireless Network Profiles Network Status and Solution TipsConnecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork Click the WPS Connect button Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help Wireless Networking Utility OptionsAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Problem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Technical Support What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Country Number Internet adress FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsWhat is not covered by this warranty? What will we do to correct problems?Information IC Radiation Exposure StatementEU Declaration of Conformity How state law relates to the warranty How to get service
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