IEEE 802.

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Updated: 10/11/2017 by Computer Hope

The IEEE 802.11 is a standard

introduced by IEEE in June 1997 used
for wireless Ethernet networks. Below is
a listing of each of the wireless IEEE
standards currently available. Home
users should only be concerned about
802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g for their
home wireless network.

Standard Description

IEEE The initial release of the standard capable of transmissions of 1 to 2

802.11 Mbps and operates in the 2.4 GHz band.

IEEE Capable of transmissions of up to 54 Mbps and operates in the 5 GHz

802.11a band. 23 non-overlapping channels are available.

IEEE Introduced in September 1999, 802.11b is capable of transmissions

802.11b of up to 11 Mbps and operates in the 2.4 GHz band, divided into 11
channels (3 of which do not overlap with 802.11g). WEP was
introduced with 802.11b.

IEEE Defines wireless bridge operations

802.11c

IEEE Defines standards for companies developing wireless products in

802.11d different countries.

IEEE Defines enhancements to the 802.11 MAC for QoS.

802.11e

IEEE Defines Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP)

802.11f
IEEE Capable of transmissions of up to 20 Mbps and operates in the 2.4,
802.11g 3.6, and 5 GHz bands. 11 total channels are available, 3 of which do
not overlap with 802.11b.

IEEE Improved encryption with the introduction of WPA.

802.11i

IEEE 802.11 extension used in Japan.

802.11j

IEEE Operates using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bandwidths. It utilizes
802.11n multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antennas to improve data
transfer speeds. 12 non-overlapping channels are available at 20
MHz, or 6 channels at 40 MHz.

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