Wireless Standards

Question 1

802.11

Answer 1

Maximum network bandwidth of 2 Mbps

Frequency of 2.4Ghz

Question 2

802.11b

Answer 2

Supports bandwidth up to 11 Mbps.
Frequency of 2.4Ghz
Microwave ovens and Cordless phones interfere.

Question 3

802.11a

Answer 3

Supports bandwidth up to 54 Mbps
Frequency of 5Ghz
Higher frequency also means more difficulty penetrating walls and other obstructions.

Question 4

802.11g

Answer 4

Combine the best of both 802.11a and 802.11b.
Supports bandwidth up to 54 Mbps.
Frequency of 2.4Ghz.
Backwards compatible with 802.11b.
Appliances may interfere on the unregulated signal frequency

Question 5

802.11n

Answer 5

Improved on 802.11g
Supports bandwidth up to 300 Mbps
backward-compatible with 802.11b/g