Wi-Fi Standards Flashcards
Learn the various Wi-Fi standards frequency, max speed, advantages and disadvantages.
802.11 Frequency
2.4 Ghz
802.11a Frequency
5 Ghz
802.11b Frequency
2.4 Ghz
802.11g Frequency
2.4 Ghz
802.11n Frequency
2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz
802.11ac
5 Ghz
802.11 Max Speed
1 Mbps and 2 Mbps
802.11a Max Speed
54 Mbps
802.11b Max Speed
11 Mbps
802.11g Max Speed
54 Mbps
802.11n Max Speed
600 Mbps
802.11ac Max Speed
6.9 Gbps
802.11 (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
Very Slow
802.11a (5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
High Frequency Travels Less Distance
High Cost Upon Release
24 Usable Channels = More Devices In Area
802.11b (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
Decent Speed For The Time
Low Frequency Travels Greater Distances
Only 3 Usable Channels
802.11g (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
Same Speed as 802.11a
Only 3 Usable Channels
Backward Compatible To 802.11b
802.11n (2.4 and 5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
High Speed
11 Usable Channels in 5 Ghz
Backwards Compatibility To All Prev. Amendments
802.11ac (5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages
Highest Speed
3 To 8 Usable Channels, Depending On Speed
Backwards Compatible With 802.11a and 802.11n
