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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 Comparison Chart

Wireless	G	Enhanced	N and N+	N1
Technology	(802.11g)	(1x1 draft	(draft 802.11n	(draft 802.11n
	(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.

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Contents Enhanced Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionRouter Placement Placement of your Enhanced Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsWired-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWireless-Computer Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet StatusResetting the Router Connections to Wired Computers GrayReset Button Red Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsSetup Assistant Ethernet USB Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Setup CD Connecting and Configuring your Router Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if neededConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideAlternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Home ButtonFeatures LAN SettingsInternet Settings LanguageSetting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE User Name PasswordService Name IP Assigned by ISPAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Connection ID OptionalL2TP Account L2TP PasswordDisconnect after X minutes… Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsLease Time Dhcp ServerIP Pool Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidExtension Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Off802.11e/WMM QoS Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz onlyUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2 Encryption Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherProblem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support F6D4230-4 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty