Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
11Mbps
Speed*
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.
5x faster
10x faster
than
than
802.11b*
802.11b*
Common
Common
household
household
devices
devices
such as
such as
cordless
cordless
phones and
phones and
microwave
microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere
interfere
with the
with the
unlicensed
unlicensed
band
band
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
Compatible
Compatible
with
with
802.11b/g
802.11b/g
Up to 400ft*
Up to 700ft*
Common—
widespread
Enhanced
use for
speed and
Internet
coverage
sharing
75
75
10x faster
15x faster
than
than
802.11b*
802.11b*
Common
Common
household
household
devices
devices
such as
such as
cordless
cordless
phones and
phones and
microwave
microwave
ovens may
ovens may
interfere
interfere
with the
with the
unlicensed
unlicensed
band
band
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
Compatible
Compatible
with
with
802.11g or
802.11b/g
802.11b
Up to
Up to
1000ft*
1400ft*
Better
Leading
coverage
edge— best
and
coverage
consistent
and
speed at
throughput
range
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12