Belkin F5D8636 User Manual page 94

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What's the difference between 802 . 1 1b, 802 . 1 1g, 802 . 1 1a, and draft
802 . 1 1n?
Currently there are four levels of 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 . 1 1b, transmits information at 11Mbps;
802 . 1 1a and 802 . 1 1g work at 54Mbps; and draft 802 . 1 1n works at
300Mbps . See the following chart for more detailed information .
N Wireless Modem Router
1 2 3 4 5 6
Wireless g
Technology (802 . 1 1g)
speed* Up to 54Mbps*
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
frequency and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz
Compatible with
Compatibility
802 . 1 1b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft .*
Common—
widespread
advantage
use for Internet
sharing
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment .
**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 . 1 1n
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results .
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7 8 9
g Plus MIMo N MIMo N1 MIMo
(802 . 1 1g with (draft 802 . 1 1n (draft 802 . 1 1n
MIMo MRC) with MIMo) with MIMo)
Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps*
Common Common Common
household household household
devices such as devices such as devices such as
cordless phones cordless phones cordless phones
and microwave and microwave and microwave
ovens may ovens may ovens may
interfere with interfere with interfere with
the unlicensed the unlicensed the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz band 2 .4GHz band 2 .4GHz
Compatible with Compatible with
Compatible with
draft 802 . 1 1n** draft 802 . 1 1n**
802 . 1 1b/g
and 802 . 1 1b/g and 802 . 1 1b/g
Up to 1,000 ft .* Up to 1,200 ft .* Up to 1,400 ft .*
Better coverage
Enhanced Leading edge—
and consistent
speed and best coverage
speed and
coverage and throughput
range
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