key wireless standards Flashcards
1
Q
802.11a
A
Operates at 5 GHz with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps.
2
Q
802.11b:
A
Operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps.
3
Q
802.11g
A
Operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps.
4
Q
802.11n:
A
(Wifi 4) Operates at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with a maximum data rate of 600 Mbps.
5
Q
802.11ac:
A
(Wi-Fi 5): Released in 2014, operates in the 5 GHz band with speeds up to 1.3 Gbps.
6
Q
802.11ax
A
(Wi-Fi 6): Released in 2019, operates in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with speeds up to 10-12 Gbps.
7
Q
802.11ax-2021
A
(Wi-Fi 6E): An extension of Wi-Fi 6, includes the 6 GHz band for reduced interference and increased capacity.
8
Q
802.11be
A
(Wi-Fi 7): Expected around 2024/2025, will operate in 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with speeds up to 40 Gbps12.
