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Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer
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Using a wireless Ethernet network
A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or 
adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. A wireless Ethernet 
network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your 
notebook or tablet PC. For example, you can take your notebook or tablet PC 
from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available.
Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different 
frequencies. The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet 
network types.
Network Type
Speed
Frequency
Advantages
Disadvantages
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 phones 
and microwaves
Not compatible with 
IEEE 802.11a 
networks
IEEE 802.11g
54 Mbps
2.4 GHz
Compatible with 
IEEE 802.11b 
networks
Longer range (100 to 
150 feet) than 
IEEE 802.11a
Possible interference 
from cordless phones 
and microwaves
Not compatible with 
IEEE 802.11a 
networks