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What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?, Wireless Comparison
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section Troubleshooting 1 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 2 on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. 802.11b transmits 3 information at 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 2.4GHz - 2.4GHz - unlicensed band, unlicensed band, 7 may interfere may interfere Frequency with common household with common household 5GHz - uncrowded band 8 devices: cordless devices: cordless phones and phones and microwave ovens microwave ovens 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 35