Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
Speed 11Mbps
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Compatible
with 802.11g
Depends on
interference—
typically 100–
200 ft. indoors
Mature—legacy
technology
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your
networking environment.
54Mbps
54Mbps
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
5GHz—
and microwave
uncrowded
ovens may
band
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Incompatible
Compatible
with 802.11b
with 802.11b
or 802.11g
Depends on
Interference
interference—
range is
typically 100–
typically
200 ft. indoors
50–100 ft.
Less
Common—
interference—
widespread
great for
use for Internet
multimedia
sharing
application
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109
600% faster
than standard
802.11g*
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatible
802.11b or
802.11g
Up to 800%
wider coverage
than standard
802.11g*
Leading
edge—best
coverage and
throughput
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