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Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
802.11b
G (802.11g)
G+ (802.11g
with HSM)
G+
MIMO(802.11g
with MIMO
MRC)
N1 MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
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
draft 802.11n**
and 802.11b/g
Coverage*
typically
100–200 ft.
indoors
Up to
400ft*
Up to
700ft*
Up to
1000ft*
Up to
1,400 ft.
Advantage
Mature—
legacy
technology
Common—
widespread
use for
Internet
sharing
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Better
coverage
and
consistent
speed at
range
Leading
edge—
best
coverage
and
throughput
**Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.
**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results.