Wireless Networking standards:
802.11
Released in 1997
2Mbps (megabits per second) transmission on the 2.4GHz band.
802.11a
Released in 2001
up to 54Mbps in the 5GHz band
Advantage: will not conflict with portable phones, microwaves, etc. that also operate in the 2.4GHz band.
NOT compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g
802.11b
Standardized in 1999
Also known as Wi-Fi
Up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz band
Many products on the market today (probably the most popular)
802.11c
Obscure
helps developers create access points that work properly
802.11d
Also obscure
mostly used by developers
802.11e
Proposed standard
used by developers
Might be used for voice and video transmission across wireless network
802.11f
Formalized in 2003
Allows 802.11 devices from different manufacturers to share a common access point
Mostly used by developers
802.11g
Standardized in 2003
"Wireless standard of the future"
Up to 54 Mbps at 2.4GHz
Fast wireless, backward compatible with many WiFi network adapters and access points
802.11h
Proposed Euro standard that allows 802.11a devices to work with European technology
802.11i
This supplemental draft standard is intended to improve WLAN security. It describes the encrypted transmission of data between systems of 802.11a and 802.11b WLANs and WEP. 802.11i overhauls the IEEE's 802.11 security standard. The more airtight 802.11i specifications are in the final stages of the standards process, with compliant products due to market this year. But 802.11i, which includes data integrity and encryption, is complex and may not interoperate with your existing wireless hardware.
802.11n
Designates the future development of 802.11 technology, expecting to top speed of 108Mbps.
For breaking info, sign up for news at:
http://www.80211report.com
To locate WiFi locations:
http://wap.wi-fizone.org
(I only located the Embassy Suites on Old Collamer Road)
For news and info:
http://www.weca.net
802.11
Released in 1997
2Mbps (megabits per second) transmission on the 2.4GHz band.
802.11a
Released in 2001
up to 54Mbps in the 5GHz band
Advantage: will not conflict with portable phones, microwaves, etc. that also operate in the 2.4GHz band.
NOT compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g
802.11b
Standardized in 1999
Also known as Wi-Fi
Up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz band
Many products on the market today (probably the most popular)
802.11c
Obscure
helps developers create access points that work properly
802.11d
Also obscure
mostly used by developers
802.11e
Proposed standard
used by developers
Might be used for voice and video transmission across wireless network
802.11f
Formalized in 2003
Allows 802.11 devices from different manufacturers to share a common access point
Mostly used by developers
802.11g
Standardized in 2003
"Wireless standard of the future"
Up to 54 Mbps at 2.4GHz
Fast wireless, backward compatible with many WiFi network adapters and access points
802.11h
Proposed Euro standard that allows 802.11a devices to work with European technology
802.11i
This supplemental draft standard is intended to improve WLAN security. It describes the encrypted transmission of data between systems of 802.11a and 802.11b WLANs and WEP. 802.11i overhauls the IEEE's 802.11 security standard. The more airtight 802.11i specifications are in the final stages of the standards process, with compliant products due to market this year. But 802.11i, which includes data integrity and encryption, is complex and may not interoperate with your existing wireless hardware.
802.11n
Designates the future development of 802.11 technology, expecting to top speed of 108Mbps.
For breaking info, sign up for news at:
http://www.80211report.com
To locate WiFi locations:
http://wap.wi-fizone.org
(I only located the Embassy Suites on Old Collamer Road)
For news and info:
http://www.weca.net
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