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3332
Troubleshooting
3332
Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N
Speed
11Mbps 54Mbps
54Mbps
600% faster
than standard
802.11g*
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
5GHz—
uncrowded
band
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatibility
Compatible
with 802.11g
Compatible
with 802.11b
Incompatible
with 802.11b
or 802.11g
Compatible with
802.11g
or 802.11b
Coverage*
Depends on
interference—
typically
100–200 ft.
indoors
Depends on
interference—
typically
100–200 ft.
indoors
Interference
range is
typically
50–100 ft.
Up to 800% wider
coverage than
standard 802.11g*
Advantage
Mature—legacy
technology
Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing
Less
interference—
great for
multimedia
application
Leading edge—
best coverage
and throughput
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.