Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
11Mbps link
rate/baseline
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatible
with 802.11g
Typically
100–200 ft.
indoors
Mature—legacy
technology
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.
**This Card is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results.
5x faster than
10x faster
802.11b*
than 802.11b*
Common
Common
household
household
devices such
devices such
as cordless
as cordless
phones and
phones and
microwave
microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere with
interfere with
the unlicensed
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
band 2.4GHz
Compatible
Compatible
with 802.11b/g
with 802.11b/g
Up to 400 ft.*
Up to 700 ft.*
Common—
Enhanced
widespread
speed and
use for Internet
coverage
sharing
36
36
10x faster than
Wired speed
802.11b*
over the air*
Common
Common
household
household
devices such
devices such
as cordless
as cordless
phones and
phones and
microwave
microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere with
interfere with
the unlicensed
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
band 2.4GHz
Compatible
Compatible
with draft
with 802.11b/g
802.11n** and
802.11b/g
Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,400 ft.*
Leading
Better coverage
edge— best
and consistent
coverage and
speed at range
throughput