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Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer

Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies. The 
following table compares the various wireless Ethernet network types.

If your computer came equipped with an internal radio frequency 
wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” in 
your user’s guide for general wireless regulatory and safety 
guidelines. To find out if your computer has an internal wireless 
device, check the device manager. For more information, see 

Note any antenna placement constraints in the user guide of each 
type of wireless device in your network.

IEEE 802.11a

54 Mbps

5 GHz

Less possible 
interference than 
IEEE 802.11b and 
IEEE 802.11g

■

Shorter range (25 
to 75 feet) than 
IEEE 802.11b and 
IEEE 802.11g

■

Not compatible 
with 
IEEE 802.11b or 
IEEE 802.11g 
networks

IEEE 802.11b

11 Mbps

2.4 GHz

■

Large number of 
access points 
already exist in 
airports, college 
campuses, and 
businesses

■

Compatible with 
IEEE 802.11g 
networks

■

Longer range (100 
to 150 feet) than 
IEEE 802.11a

■

Possible 
interference from 
cordless 
telephones and 
microwaves

■

Not compatible 
with 
IEEE 802.11a 
networks