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WiFi 802.11 b/g/n OR 802.

11ac

Frequency channels:

Single, dual, and tri-band refers to the frequency channels of a router. Single band routers operate
on the 2.4GHz band.  Most household appliances such as microwave, cordless phone, bluetooth
devices operate on this frequency and is therefore more crowded. Dual band routers support both
2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. The 5GHz band is capable of transmitting more data at higher speeds,
but is blocked by walls and furniture and can’t travel very far. Tri-band routers support a third band
on the 5.8 GHz channel.

802.11a: 54 Mbps standard, 5 GHz signaling (ratified 1999)

802.11b: 11 Mbps standard, 2.4 GHz signaling (1999)

802.11g: 54 Mbps standard, 2.4 GHz signaling (2003)

802.11n: 100+ Mbps standard improvements over 802.11g (2009)

802.11ax: Approval expected 2018

802.11b (Year 1999)


 Maximum Theoretical Transfer Rate: 11Mbps (1375 KB/sec)
 Signal Range Indoor: 100 Feet
 Frequency : 2.4GHz Unregulated ( This frequency is used on most of the household
appliances like Microwave, Cordless phones, etc., and  will cause interference)

802.11g (Year 2003)


The most popular with combined benefits of a and b. It operates on 2.4GHz frequency band with
54Mbps of bandwidth.

 Maximum Theoretical Transfer Rate: 54Mbps (6750 KB/sec)


 Signal Range Indoor: 100 Feet
 Frequency : 2.4GHz  (Unregulated frequency will get interference from other devices)

802.11n (Year 2009)


Compatible with 802.11b/g devices.
This standard utilises the multiple antennas and signals to increase the bandwidth intensity. This is
called MIMO technology.
 Maximum Theoretical Transfer Rate: 700Mbps (87 MB/sec)
 Signal Range Indoor: 200 Feet
 Frequency : 2.4GHz & 5GHz (Less interference from other devices)

802.11ac  (Year 2013 )


Compatible with 802.11/b/g/n devices.
The latest and popular standard now available in most of the new hardware. It utilises dual band
WiFi technology on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.

 Maximum Theoretical Transfer Rate: 400Mbps on 2.4GHz & 800Mbps on 5GHz


 Signal Range Indoor: 100 Feet
 Frequency : 2.4GHz & 5GHz (Interference from 2.4 GHz band devices)

Which one is the best? 802.11b/g/n OR 802.11ac


802.11n and 802.11ac devices will both
serve most of our needs. The only
advantage of AC is the Dual Band support.
That means, it could use the 2.4GHz band
and the 5GHz band at the same time to
achieve the maximum bandwidth. Also, it is
backward compatible.

If you find a laptop with b/g/n support with


less price, go for it. It will satisfy most of
your purpose. The “802.11ac” will help you
only if you transfer huge data like wireless
network gaming or HD video streaming
from your media centre PC to your HD
display via WiFi. So, 802.11b/g/n will satisfy
most of the laptop users.

Conclusion
802.11b/g/n – For 95% of normal laptop users.

802.11ac – For network gaming and HD video streaming. But still compatible with b/g/n. So, if no
huge price difference, go for it.

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