Microsoft Corporation MN720 Manual De Usuario
Chapter 1: Introduction 5
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Avoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer
cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.
cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.
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Avoid placing wireless components close to electromagnetic devices, especially
those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless
phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless
transmission.
those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless
phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless
transmission.
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If you notice poor connection speed in an area, try moving your wireless
components closer together. Connection speeds will be slower if your wireless
components are very far apart from each other on the network.
components closer together. Connection speeds will be slower if your wireless
components are very far apart from each other on the network.
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Be aware that wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards
802.11 is a series of wireless transmission standards developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently,
four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter conforms to the latest
specification, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are
connection speed and radio frequency.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently,
four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter conforms to the latest
specification, 802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are
connection speed and radio frequency.
The following table summarizes the four specifications in the 802.11 series.
Specification
Connection speed
Radio frequency band
802.11
1 or 2 megabits per second (Mbps)
2.4 GHz
802.11a
Up to 54 Mbps
5 GHz
802.11b
5.5 and 11 Mbps
2.4 GHz
802.11g
Up to 54 Mbps
2.4 GHz
Note The benefit of the 2.4-GHz radio frequency band is that it allows for greater range
than the 5-GHz band. The drawback is that it is susceptible to interference from other
devices such as 2.4-GHz cordless telephones.
devices such as 2.4-GHz cordless telephones.
Because 802.11b and 802.11g use the same radio frequency band, your 802.11g
adapter is compatible with 802.11b devices. However, when you transfer data
between 802.11b and 802.11g devices, the connection speed is limited to the
802.11b maximum of 11 Mbps.
adapter is compatible with 802.11b devices. However, when you transfer data
between 802.11b and 802.11g devices, the connection speed is limited to the
802.11b maximum of 11 Mbps.
Note Your Microsoft Wireless adapter is not compatible with 802.11a-only devices.