Troubleshooting – Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 8820-00050ea F6D4050 User Manual

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What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are three commonly used 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 .11g, can transmit information up

to 54Mbps; 802 .11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz

frequency; and 802 .11n draft specification can connect at up to

300Mbps . See the following chart for more detailed information .

Wireless
Technology

(802.11g)

Enhanced

(1x1 draft
802.11n)

n MIMo

(draft 802.11n
with MIMo)

n1 MIMo

(draft 802.11n
with MIMo)

Speed/Data
Rate*

Up to 54Mbps*

Up to 150Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

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

Compatible
with 802 .11b/g,
draft 802 .11n,
and Belkin G+
MIMO

Compatible with
draft 802 .11n
and 802 .11b/g

Coverage*

Up to 400 ft .*

Up to 1,000 ft .*

Up to 1,200 ft .*

Up to 1,400 ft .*

Advantage

Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing

Better coverage
and consistent
speed and
range

Enhanced
speed and
coverage

Leading edge—
best coverage
and throughput

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment .

Technical Support

You can find technical support information at http://www .belkin .com/

networking or

www .belkin .com/support/