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Wireless networking is becoming increasingly important to businesses, both small and large. Use this chart to make
sense out of all the wireless local-area network standards.
Use this wireless networking standards chart to get quick information to help you differentiate between the available wireless
networking standards and choose which standard might be the right fit for your business. See the links below the chart for
further information on wireless networking standards.
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(Wi-Fi) the 2.4GHz points than 802.11a for coverage of large areas. Offers high-
band speed access to data at up to 300 feet from base station. 14
channels available in the 2.4GHz band (only 11 of which can be
used in the U.S. due to FCC regulations) with only three non-
overlapping channels.
IEEE Up to OFDM above WEP & WPA Products that adhere to this standard are considered "Wi-Fi
802.11g 54Mbps in 20Mbps, DSSS Certified." May replace 802.11b. Improved security
(Wi-Fi) the 2.4GHz with CCK below enhancements over 802.11. Compatible with 802.11b. 14
band 20Mbps channels available in the 2.4GHz band (only 11 of which can be
used in the U.S. due to FCC regulations) with only three non-
overlapping channels.
IEEE Specifies OFDM DES3 and AES Commonly referred to as WiMAX or less commonly as
802.16 WiMAX in WirelessMAN or the Air Interface Standard, IEEE 802.16 is a
(WiMAX) the 10 to 66 specification for fixed broadband wireless metropolitan access
GHz range networks (MANs)
IEEE Added OFDM DES3 and AES Commonly referred to as WiMAX or less commonly as
802.16a support for WirelessMAN or the Air Interface Standard, IEEE 802.16 is a
(WiMAX) the 2 to 11 specification for fixed broadband wireless metropolitan access
GHz range. networks (MANs)
Bluetooth Up to 2Mbps FHSS PPTP, SSL or VPN No native support for IP, so it does not support TCP/IP and
in the wireless LAN applications well. Not originally created to support
2.45GHz wireless LANs. Best suited for connecting PDAs, cell phones and
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For more information on wireless networking standards, visit the following links:
802.11 Planet Live: The latest wireless news from Jupitermedia's 802.11 Planet Conference and Expo.
802.11 Planet: A source for Wi-Fi- news and technology.
Wireless Networking Reference - Standards: An index of wireless networking resources on the Web from Practically
Networked.
WLAN Management Considerations: Installing a WLAN means it has to be managed.
Understanding WLAN Routers: Why even use a WLAN router?
Maximizing WLAN Performance: The need for higher data rates and techniques to improve performance of WLANs is
becoming crucial to support data-intense applications.
Wireless Home Networking - Wi-Fi Standards: How to choose?
Setting Up a Secure Wireless Network : What you need to know to keep your WLAN secure.
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