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What is the difference between 802�11b, 802�11g, 802�11a, and n?Currently there are fou r levels of wirele ss networking st andards, which transmit data at very different max imum speeds� Ea ch is based on the designation 802�11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board th at is responsible for cer tifying network ing standards� T he most common wireless networking s tandard, 802�11b, transmits infor mation at 11Mbps; 802�11a and 802�11g work at 54Mbps; and N works at 300Mbp s� See the following chart for mo re detailed infor mation�Wireless
Technology
G
(802�11g)
G Plus MIMo
(802�11g wit h
MIMo MRC)
n MIMo
(draft 802�11n
with MIMo)
n1 MIMo
(draft 802�11n
with MIMo)
speed* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps*
frequency Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2�4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2�4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2�4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2�4GHz
Compatibility Compatible with
802�11b/g
Compatible with
802�11b/g
Compatible with
draft 802�11n**
and 802�11b/g
Compatible with
draft 802�11n**
and 802�11b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft�* Up to 1,000 ft�* Up to 1,200 ft�* Up to 1,400 ft�*
advantage Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing
Better coverage
and consistent
speed and
range
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Leading edge—
best coverage
and throughput
*Distance and connectio n speeds will v ary dependin g on your netwo rking environm ent�
**This Router is compati ble with produc ts based on th e same versio n of the draft 802�11n
specifications and may re quire a softw are upgrade for best results �