Operation Manual

Troubleshooting
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Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
802.11b
802.11g
802.11a
Belkin
Pre-N
Speed
11Mbps
54Mbps
54
Mbps
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
Inc
ompatible
with 802.11b
or 802.11g
Compatible
802.11b or
802.11g
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.