Troubleshooting – Belkin PM01110EA User Manual

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g Wireless router

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troublEshooting

What is the difference between 802�11b, 802�11g, 802�11a, and N?
Currently there are four 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; and N works at 300Mbps� see the

following chart for more detailed information�

Wireless

technology

(802.11g)

g plus MiMo

(802.11g with

MiMo Mrc)

n MiMo

(draft 802.11n

with MiMo)

n1 MiMo

(draft 802.11n

with MiMo)

speed*

Up to 54Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

Frequency

Common

household

devices such as

cordless phones

and microwave

ovens may

interfere with the

unlicensed band

2�4GHz

Common

household

devices such as

cordless phones

and microwave

ovens may

interfere with the

unlicensed band

2�4GHz

Common

household

devices such as

cordless phones

and microwave

ovens may

interfere with the

unlicensed band

2�4GHz

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

Compatible with

draft 802�11n**

and 802�11b/g

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�

**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�