Belkin F5D7050 User Manual - Page 37

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 Common Common 7 household devices household devices Frequency such as cordless phones and microwave ovens such as cordless phones and microwave ovens 5GHz - uncrowded band 8 may interfere with may interfere with the unlicensed the unlicensed band - 2.4GHz band - 2.4GHz 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