| Wireless Networking FAQ |
Wireless broadband uses radio waves instead of wires to connect to the internet.
802.11b is the standard for wireless networking specified by the IEEE. It operates in the 2.4Ghz frequency. The standard specifies data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11mbps
802.11a is another standard for wireless networking specified by the IEEE. It operates in the 5Ghz frequency and is NOT backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The standard specifies data rates up to 54mbps.
802.11g is a new draft standard for wireless networking. It operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency and is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The standard specifies data rates up to 54mbps.
WEP (wired equivalency privacy) is an encryption protocol that utilizes the RC4 encryption algorithm. To increase the security of a wireless network WEP can be enabled to encrypt your data as it travels across the airwaves.