Linksys BEFSR41 User Manual

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Crowded 2.4GHz band. May
conflict with other 2.4GHz devices
like cordless phones, microwave
ovens, etc.

Widely adopted. Readily
available everywhere.

Up to 11Mbps (note: cable modem
service typically averages no more
than 4 to 5Mbps).

Good Range. Typically up to 100-
150 feet indoors, depending on
construction, building materials,
room layout.

The number of public "Hot Spots"
is growing rapidly, allowing
wireless connectivity in many
airports, hotels, college campuses,
public areas, and restaurants.

Uncrowded 5GHz band.

New technology. Limited adoption.

Up to 54Mbps
(5X greater than 802.11b).

Limited range. Typically no more
than 25 to 75 feet indoors.

None at this time.

Incompatible with
802.11b or 802.11g.

Crowded 2.4GHz band. May
conflict with other 2.4GHz
devices like cordless phones,
microwave ovens, etc.

New technology. Limited
adoption, but rapid growth
expected.

Up to 54Mbps
(5X greater than 802.11b).

Good Range. Typically up to
100-150 feet indoors,
depending on construction,
building materials, room
layout.

Compatible with current
802.11b Hot Spots (at 11Mbps).
Also, it’s expected that most
802.11b Hot Spots will quickly
convert to 802.11g.

Interoperates with 802.11b
networks (at 11Mbps).
Incompatible with 802.11a.

Widest adoption.

(Specification due to

be ratified in 2003.)

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