Motorola WE800G manual Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Your WE800G uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). This 802.11 standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used, designated by the lower case letter after the standard.

For example, your WE800G supports both the ‘b’ and ‘g’ specifications. The 802.11b standard specifies transmission rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g standard specifies transmission rates up to 54 Mbps. The radio waves radiate out in a donut-shaped pattern. The waves travel through walls and floors, but transmission power and distance are affected. The theoretical distance limit is 1,000 feet (305 meters), but actual throughput and distance varies.

Both the 802.11b and 802.11g standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range, meaning other electrical appliances also might interfere with the WE800G – televisions, radios, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. Therefore, positioning your WE800G where it encounters the least interference gains the greatest benefit to maintaining a quality connection.

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