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Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which
transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the
designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless
networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a
also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft
specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for more
detailed information.
Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
Speed/Data
Rate*
Frequency
Compatibility
Coverage*
Advantage
G
(802.11g)
Up to
54Mbps*
Common
household
devices
such as
cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere
with the
unlicensed
band
2.4GHz
Compatible
with
802.11b/g
Up to 400
ft.*
Common—
widespread
use for
Internet
sharing
G Plus N MIMO
MIMO (draft 802.11n
(802.11g with MIMO)
with MIMO
MRC)
Up to Up to
54Mbps* 300Mbps*
Common Common
household household
devices such devices such
as cordless as cordless
phones and phones and
microwave microwave
ovens may ovens may
interfere with interfere with
the the
unlicensed unlicensed
band band 2.4GHz
2.4GHz
Compatible Compatible
with with draft
802.11b/g 802.11n**
and
802.11b/g
Up to 1,000 Up to 1,200
ft.* ft.*
Better Enhanced
coverage speed and
and coverage
consistent
speed and
range
N1 MIMO
(draft
802.11n
with MIMO)
Up to
300Mbps*
Common
household
devices
such as
cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere
with the
unlicensed
band
2.4GHz
Compatible
with draft
802.11n**
and
802.11b/g
Up to 1,400
ft.*
Leading
edge— best
coverage
and
throughput