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Troubleshooting
Wireless
Technology
802.11b 802.11g 802.11a
Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps
Frequency
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4 GHz Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed
band 2.4 GHz
5GHz -
uncrowded
band
Compatibility
Compatible
with 802.11g Compatible
with 802.11b
Incompatible
with 802.11b
or 802.11g
Range
Depends on
interference -
typically 100–200
ft. indoors Depends on
interference -
typically 100–200
ft. indoors
Less
interference -
range is
typically
50-100 feet
Adoption
Mature –
widely adopted
Expected to
continue to grow
in popularity
Slow adoption
for consumers -
more popular in
business
environments
Price Inexpensive More expensive Most expensive
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?
Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based
on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that
is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common
wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at
11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following
chart for more detailed information.
Wireless Comparison