Intergrated Wireless

[stumpyg]

When looking at laptops,the wording on the data sheet says WI-FI 802.11 a/b/g... but others just b/g..? what is this all about? thanks for your help

[ChuckFickens]

802.11a has speeds of up to 54mbs and uses a regulated frequency range that prevents signal interference from other devices but it has a fairly small range and is easily blocked by walls etc.

802.11b has speeds of up to 11mbs, uses a unregulated frequency range so can suffer from interference from other equipment has a better range than 802.11a though and is not easily blocked by walls

802.11g has speeds up to 54mbs, uses the same unregulated frequencys as 802.11b so can suffer from interference but also has the good range and is not easily blocked by walls.

[vehelpfulguy]

And the next type to come along with be "n".

So 802.11n.

This technology is still being ratified, so is not official yet.

Some companies making routers offer support for "n" (although some call it "pre n" as it may change before becoming official so the router might not work afterwards).

[ACtheTROLL]

unless you are going to sit in a field .... neil's summary ia all you need to know

wireless is rubbish anyhow ....
especially if you live in an area with lots of wifi routers.
crosstalk quickly reduces speed to less than 8Mb

it's slower than wire
less secure than wire
less reliable than wire ..
has compatibility issues - even with kit from the same maker.
but it's fashionable.

[fo3nix]

In short, don't worry about it. As long as it does 'g', it'll do.