Belkin N750 What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?, Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

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What’s the difference between 802.11g and 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 specification can connect at up to 450Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireless Technology	G	SURF N150	SURF N300 MIMO	PLAY N600 Dual-Band	PLAY N750 Dual-Band
	(802.11g)	(1x1 802.11n)	802.11n	MIMO	MIMO
				802.11n	3x3 802.11n
Speed/Data Rate*	Up to 54Mbps*	Up to 150Mbps*	Up to 300Mbps*	Up to 300Mbps*	Up to 450Mbps*
Frequency	Common household devices	Common household devices	Common household devices	Uses both 2.4GHz and 5GHz	Uses both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
	such as cordless phones	such as cordless phones	such as cordless phones	bands for less interference	bands for less interference
	and microwave ovens may	and microwave ovens may	and microwave ovens may	and better throughput	and better throughput
	interfere with the unlicensed	interfere with the unlicensed	interfere with the unlicensed
	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz
Compatibility	Compatible with 802.11b/g	Compatible with 802.11b/g	Compatible with 802.11n	Compatible with 802.11n	Compatible with 802.11n
			and 802.11b/g	and 802.11a/b/g	and 802.11a/b/g
Coverage*	Up to 400 ft.*	Up to 1,000 ft.*	Up to 1,200 ft.*	Up to 1,400 ft.*	Up to 1,400 ft.*
Advantage	Common—widespread use	Better coverage and	Good speed and coverage	Leading edge— best	Fastest Wi-Fi connection
	for Internet sharing	consistent speed		coverage and throughput	available
		and range

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

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