Belkin Enhanced Wireless Modem Router User Manual page 96

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What's the difference between 802�11b, 802�11g, 802�11a, and
draft 802�11n?
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�11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802�11a and 802�11g work at 54Mbps; and
draft 802�11n works at 300Mbps� See the following chart for more
detailed information�
Enhanced Wireless Modem Router
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Wireless g
Technology
(802�11g)
speed* Up to 54Mbps*
Frequency Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2�4GHz
Compatibility Compatible with
802�11b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft�*
advantage Common—
widespread
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�11n
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results�
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7 8 9
Enhanced n MIMo n1 MIMo
(1x1 draft (draft 802�11n (draft 802�11n
802�11n) with MIMo) with MIMo)
Up to 150Mbps* 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 Compatible with Compatible with
with 802�11b/g, draft 802�11n** draft 802�11n**
draft 802�11n, and 802�11b/g and 802�11b/g
and Belkin G+
MIMO
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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