Belkin F5D7011 User Manual - Page 43

Troubleshooting section What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? 1 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 2 is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 3 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information. 4 Wireless Comparison 5 Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a 6 Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Common Common 7 household household devices such as devices such as cordless phones cordless phones 5GHz - 8 Frequency and microwave and microwave uncrowded ovens may ovens may band interfere with the interfere with the 9 unlicensed band unlicensed 2.4 GHz band 2.4 GHz 10 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 feet 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 41