Wi-Fi Standards Flashcards

Learn the various Wi-Fi standards frequency, max speed, advantages and disadvantages.

1
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802.11 Frequency

A

2.4 Ghz

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2
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802.11a Frequency

A

5 Ghz

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3
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802.11b Frequency

A

2.4 Ghz

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4
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802.11g Frequency

A

2.4 Ghz

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5
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802.11n Frequency

A

2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz

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6
Q

802.11ac

A

5 Ghz

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7
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802.11 Max Speed

A

1 Mbps and 2 Mbps

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8
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802.11a Max Speed

A

54 Mbps

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9
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802.11b Max Speed

A

11 Mbps

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10
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802.11g Max Speed

A

54 Mbps

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11
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802.11n Max Speed

A

600 Mbps

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12
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802.11ac Max Speed

A

6.9 Gbps

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13
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802.11 (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

A

Very Slow

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14
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802.11a (5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

A

High Frequency Travels Less Distance
High Cost Upon Release
24 Usable Channels = More Devices In Area

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15
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802.11b (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

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Decent Speed For The Time
Low Frequency Travels Greater Distances
Only 3 Usable Channels

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16
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802.11g (2.4 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

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Same Speed as 802.11a
Only 3 Usable Channels
Backward Compatible To 802.11b

17
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802.11n (2.4 and 5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

A

High Speed
11 Usable Channels in 5 Ghz
Backwards Compatibility To All Prev. Amendments

18
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802.11ac (5 GHz) Advantages / Disadvantages

A

Highest Speed
3 To 8 Usable Channels, Depending On Speed
Backwards Compatible With 802.11a and 802.11n