Troubleshooting – Belkin F5D6051 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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. 802.11b transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See
the following chart for more detailed information.

Wireless Comparison

Wireless
Technology

802.11b

802.11g

802.11a

Speed

11Mbps

54Mbps

Frequency

2.4GHz —
unlicensed band,
may interfere
with common
household devices:
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens

2.4GHz -
unlicensed band,
may interfere with
common household
devices: cordless
phones and
microwave ovens

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. (30-60 m)
indoors

Less interference
— range is
typically 50–100 ft.
(15-30 m)

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

You can find technical support information at

www.belkin.com

www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical

support by phone, please call:

US: 877-736-5771

310-898-1100 x2263

Europe: 00 800 223 55 460

Australia: 1800 666 040