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Troubleshooting

What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?

Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards,

which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based

on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that

is responsible for certifying networking standards. 802.11b transmits

information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See

the following chart for more detailed information.

Wireless Comparison

Wireless

Technology

802.11b 802.11g 802.11a

Speed

11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps

Frequency

2.4GHz —

unlicensed band,

may interfere

with common

household devices:

cordless phones

and microwave

ovens

2.4GHz -

unlicensed band,

may interfere with

common household

devices: cordless

phones and

microwave ovens

5GHz - uncrowded

band

Compatibility

Compatible with

802.11g

Compatible with

802.11b

Incompatible with

802.11b or

802.11g

Range

Depends on

interference —

typically 100–200

ft. indoors

Depends on

interference —

typically 100–200

ft. indoors

Less interference

— range is

typically 50–100 ft.

Adoption

Mature — widely

adopted

Expected to

continue to grow in

popularity

Slow adoption for

consumers — more

popular in business

environments

Price

Inexpensive More expensive Most expensive

You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com

or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical

support by phone, please call:

US: 877-736-5771

310-898-1100 x2263

Europe: 00 800 223 55 460

Australia: 1800 666 040

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