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Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
802.11b
G
(802.11g)
G Plus (802.11g
with HSM)
G Plus MIMO
(802.11g with
MIMO MRC)
Belkin Pre-N
(802.11g with
True MIMO
TM
)
Speed*
11Mbps link
rate/baseline
5x faster than
802.11b*
10x faster
than 802.11b*
10x faster
than 802.11b*
15x faster
than 802.11b*
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
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
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/g
Compatible
with
802.11b/g
Compatible
with
802.11b/g
Compatible
with 802.11g
or 802.11b
Coverage*
Typically 100–
200 ft.* indoors
Up to 400 ft.* Up to 700 ft.*
Up to
1,000 ft.*
Up to
1,400 ft.*
Advantage
Mature—legacy
technology
Common—
widespread
use for
Internet
sharing
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Better
coverage and
consistent
speed and
range
Leading
edge—best
coverage and
throughput
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your
networking environment.