Detailed information on wireless 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
802.11a: Frequency Band: 5 GHz band. Maximum Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps. Modulation: OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). Advantages: High data rate for its time. Reduced interference in the 5 GHz band. Suitable for applications requiring high bandwidth but with shorter range. 802.11b: Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz band. Maximum Data Rate: Up to 11 Mbps. Modulation: DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum). Advantages: Widely adopted due to affordability. Compatible with legacy devices. Suitable for basic internet access. 802.11g: Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz band. Maximum Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps. Modulation: OFDM and DSSS. Advantages: Improved data rates compared to 802.11b. Backward compatible with 802.11b devices. Still used in legacy networks. 802.11n: Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Maximum Data Rate: Up to 600 Mbps (with multiple spatial streams). Modulation: OFDM with MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output). Advantages: Introduced MIMO technology for improved range ...