Belkin N300 XR Network Card User Manual


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TROUBLESHOOTING
What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?
Currentlytherearethreecommonlyusedwirelessnetworkingstandards,whichtransmitdataatverydifferentmaximum
speeds.Eachisbasedonthedesignationforcertifyingnetworkstandards.Themostcommonwirelessnetworking
standard,802.11g,cantransmitinformationupto54Mbps;802.11aalsosupportsupto54Mbps,butinthe5GHzfrequency;
and802.11nspecificationcanconnectatupto300Mbps.Seethefollowingchartformoredetailedinformation.
Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
G
(802.11g)
N150
(1x1 802.11n)
N300 MIMO
802.11n
N600 Dual-Band MIMO
802.11n
Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps*
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
Uses both 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands for less
interference and better
throughput
Compatibility Compatible with
802.11b/g
Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11n
and 802.11b/g
Compatible with 802.11n
and 802.11a/b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft.* Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,200 ft.* Up to 1,400 ft.*
Advantage Common—widespread
use for Internet sharing
Better coverage and
consistent speed and range
Good speed and coverage Leading edge— best
coverage and throughput
*Distanceandconnectionspeedswillvarydependingonyournetworkingenvironment.
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