Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
802.11b
Technology
11Mbps link
Speed*
rate/baseline
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
Frequency
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatible with
Compatibility
802.11g
Typically
Coverage*
100–200 ft.
indoors
Mature—legacy
Advantage
technology
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.
G Plus
G
(802.11g with
(802.11g)
HSM)
5x faster than
10x faster
802.11b*
than 802.11b*
Common
Common
household
household
devices such as
devices such as
cordless phones
cordless phones
and microwave
and microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere with
interfere with
the unlicensed
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
band 2.4GHz
Compatible with
Compatible with
802.11b/g
802.11b/g
Up to 400 ft.*
Up to 700 ft.*
Common—
Enhanced
widespread
speed and
use for Internet
coverage
sharing
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G Plus MIMO
Belkin Pre-N
(802.11g with
(802.11g with
MIMO MRC)
True MIMO)
10x faster than
15x faster than
802.11b*
802.11b*
Common
Common
household
household
devices such as
devices such as
cordless phones
cordless phones
and microwave
and microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere with
interfere with
the unlicensed
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
band 2.4GHz
Compatible
Compatible with
with 802.11g
802.11b/g
or 802.11b
Up to 1,000 ft.*
Up to 1,400 ft.*
Leading
Better coverage
edge— best
and consistent
coverage and
speed at range
throughput