Belkin F6D6230XX4 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..

Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireless Technology	G	Enhanced	N MIMO	N1 MIMO
	(802.11g)	(1x1 draft 802.11n)	(draft 802.11n with MIMO)	(draft 802.11n with MIMO)
Speed/Data Rate*	Up to 54Mbps*	Up to 150Mbps*	Up to 300Mbps*	Up to 300Mbps*
Frequency	Common household devices such	Common household devices such	Common household devices	Common household devices such
	as cordless phones and microwave	as cordless phones and microwave	such as cordless phones and	as cordless phones and microwave
	ovens may interfere with the	ovens may interfere with the	microwave ovens may interfere	ovens may interfere with the
	unlicensed band 2..4GHz	unlicensed band 2..4GHz	with the unlicensed band 2..4GHz	unlicensed band 2..4GHz
Compatibility	Compatible with 802..11b/g	Compatible with 802..11b/g, draft	Compatible with draft 802..11n**	Compatible with draft 802..11n** and
		802..11n, and Belkin G+ MIMO	and 802..11b/g	802..11b/g
Coverage*	Up to 400 ft..*	Up to 600 ft..*	Up to 1,200 ft..*	Up to 1,400 ft..*
Advantage	Common—widespread use for	Better coverage and consistent	Enhanced speed and coverage	Leading edge— best coverage and
	Internet sharing	speed and range		throughput

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

**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802..11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results..

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