December 2006
Beginner to intermediate
384 pages
10h 39m
English
There are several important factors to consider when choosing your wireless standard, including compatibility, security levels supported, and the performance you expect.
B, G, and N devices are compatible with each other and offer the most opportunity for compatibility outside your network as well, at wireless hotspots.
Standard A equipment works only with other A equipment. Unless you have an explicit need for wireless A, avoid building out an A network.
If you have typical requirements for speed and range, a G network usually is sufficient. If you need extra speed inside your home for streaming video, heavy gaming, or other wireless applications, or you need significant extra range, then an N network is probably a better bet.