WI-FI STANDARDS

There are mainly two standard for Wi-Fi.
1> 802.11a
2> 802.11b

1) 802.11b

The most established wireless LAN technology it’s also the most affordable. Allows wireless connection up to 300 feet from an access point, and can easily be added to existing wired networks. With speeds up to 11Mbps, performance is comparable to standard wired Ethernet network. Industry standard 802.11b products are easy to find and compatible with each other.

2) 802.11a

802.11a provides a bigger pipe for data and supports more simultaneous users. Ideal for deployments where speed and bandwidth are important , 802.11a networks can run at up to 54Mbps and supports more users per access point than a Wi-Fi solution. Wi-Fi is a wireless communications specification for digital devices. Wi-Fi is often referenced by its standards numbers in the 802.11x family.
The popular 802.11b Wi-Fi devices broadcast in the 2.4Ghz band also used by cordless phones. Faster but shorter range of 802.11a devices use the 5Ghz bandwidth. Both can send signals many hundreds of feet in clear territory.

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