802.11 standards Flashcards
Frequency band, speed and range (8 cards)
802.11a
Freq = 5ghz Speed = 54mbps Range outdoor = 120m (390 ft) indoor= 35m (115 ft)
802.11b
Freq = 2.4ghz Speed = 11mbps Range outdoor = 140m (460 ft) indoor= 35m (115 ft)
802.11g
Freq = 2.4ghz Speed = 54mbps Range outdoor = 140m (460 ft) indoor= 38m (125 ft)
802.11n
Freq = 2.4/5ghz Speed = 600mbps Range outdoor = 250m (820 ft) indoor= 70m (230 ft)
802.11ac
Freq = 5ghz Speed = 7gbps Range outdoor = 140m (460 ft) indoor= 35m (115 ft)
802.11ax
Freq = 2.4/5ghz Speed = 10gbps Range outdoor = 250m (820 ft) indoor= 70m (230 ft)
802.1Q
Virtual lans on IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
802.11h
Add Spectrum and power management features for 5ghz wifi
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection)
Allows Wi-Fi access points to detect radar signals (like weather or military radars) and automatically switch channels to avoid interference.