Chapter 15: Wireless Networking

Question 1

Describe 802.11.

Answer 1

up to 2 Mbps

• spread spectrum
• originally defined 14 channels
• US only 1-11

Question 2

Describe 802.11b.

Answer 2

first widely adopted wifi standard.

• up to 11 Mbps.
• 2.4 Ghz, 300 ft.

Question 3

Describe 802.11a

Answer 3

• 5.0Ghz

- up to 54Mbps, rang of 150’

Question 4

Describe 802.11g

Answer 4

• up to 54 Mbps, range 300’

- compatible with .11b

Question 5

Describe 802.11n.

Answer 5

• official standard supports throughput up to 600 Mbps

- dualband 5 Ghz and 2.4 Ghx.