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What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and, Draft-N?

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Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft-N? Currently there are four 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. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and Draft-N works up to 300Mbps. Draft-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information. 108

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Troubleshooting
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and
Draft-N?
Currently there are four 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° The most common
wireless networking standard, 802°11b, transmits information at
11Mbps; 802°11a and 802°11g work at 54Mbps; and Draft-N works up
to 300Mbps° Draft-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802°11n release,
promises speeds that exceed 802°11g, and up to twice the wireless
coverage area° See the following chart for more detailed information°