Wireless Technology Comparison Chart


Wireless Standard	802.11g	802.11g Enhanced	802.11g with MIMO*
Popularity	Widely adopted. Readily available everywhere.	New technology with rapid growth expected.	The newest technology with advanced chipset and antenna design.
Speed	Up to 54Mbps (5x greater than 802.11b).	Up to 108Mbps (10x faster than 802.11b).	Up to 10x faster than standard Wireless-G.
Relative Cost	Relatively inexpensive.	Relatively more expensive.	More expensive.
Frequency	Some conflicts may occur with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.	Some conflicts may occur with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.	Some conflicts may occur with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.
Range	Good range. Typically up to 100–150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials and room layout.	Good range. Typically up to 100–150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials and room layout.	Excellent range. Up to 800% greater than standard 802.11g, depending on construction, building materials and room layout.
Public Access	Compatible with current 802.11b hotspots (up to 11Mbps). Also, it is expected that most 802.11b hotspots will soon convert to 802.11g.	Compatible with current 802.11b hotspots (up to 11Mbps). Also, it is expected that most 802.11b hotspots will soon convert to 802.11g.	Compatible with current 802.11b hotspots (up to 11Mbps). Also, it is expected that most 802.11b hotspots will soon convert to 802.11g.
Compatibility	Interoperates with 802.11b networks (up to 11Mbps). Incompatible with 802.11a.	Interoperates with 802.11b networks (up to 11Mbps). Incompatible with 802.11a.	Interoperates with 802.11g and 802.11b networks.
	*MIMO refers to the use of multiple antennas at both ends of a radio link. Everyone will enjoy a consistently high-speed connection everywhere in your home or office with no dropouts or dead spots.