Troubleshooting
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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 |
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| 802.11n) | with MIMO) | with MIMO) |
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Speed/Data | Up to 54Mbps* | Up to 150Mbps* | Up to 300Mbps* | Up to 300Mbps* |
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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 |
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Compatibility | Compatible with | Compatible | Compatible with | Compatible with |
| 802.11b/g | with 802.11b/g, | draft 802.11n | draft 802.11n |
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| draft 802.11n, | and 802.11b/g | and 802.11b/g |
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Coverage* | Up to 400 ft.* | Up to 1,000 ft.* | Up to 1,200 ft.* | Up to 1,400 ft.* |
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Advantage | Common— | Better coverage | Enhanced | Leading edge— |
| widespread | and consistent | speed and | best coverage |
| use for Internet | speed and | coverage | and throughput |
| sharing | range |
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*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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