802.11a


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802.11aIEEE Wireless LAN Standard (IP over Ethernet, uses 5GHz band, nominal 54Mbps data)
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When the throughputs of IEEE 802.11a and TTBS were compared in figure 13a their average values were found to be 14.25 and 18.08Mbps respectively.
Determination of performance enhancement in IEEE 802.11 multi-rate WLAN
The 802.11b networks operate in the 2.4-GHz industrial-scientific-medical (ISM) band and 802.11a in the less heavily occupied 5-GHz band.
Making WLAN work to the letter of the spec: has your Wi-Fi rate slowed to lattes/Mb? Rediscover what fast is with 802.11a/g
802.11g has data rates higher than 802.11b, but similar to 802.11a.
Security safeguards over wireless networks
WPA is designed to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g, multi-band and multi-mode.
WPA aims to finish the job WEP started: what to know before it does
Last--but certainly not least--with the impending arrival of new wireless standards 802.11a and 802.11g, wireless technology will get faster and more secure, making even the harshest skeptics curious.
Rethinking wireless: as wireless LANs grow on campuses across North America, academic technologists strategize for the challenges of the future
The 802.11a and 802.11g specifications both have maximum speeds of 54Mbps.
The A, B and G's of Wi-Fi: new, higher-speed wireless networking brings options and confusion. (Technique)
"By extending the IEEE 802.1 lb PHY to 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11g will create data-rate parity at 2.4 GHz with IEEE standard 802.11a, which allows for a 54 Mbps rate at 5 GHz," said Stuart Kerry, Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Working Group.
Wireless LANS gain speed. (Regulatory Update)
The system operates over 1XRTT and GPRS Internet cellular broadband standards and over 802.11a or 802.11b wireless data transmission standards.
Wireless video. (Marketplace)
First of all, recognize that there are two 802.11 specifications: 802.11a and 802.llb.
Wireless local area networks. (Tech Work)
Linksys, a manufacturer of broadband, wireless, and networking hardware for the Small/Medium Business (SMB) corporate sector, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and home environments, has introduced the Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless Access Point (WAP51AB), combining two wireless access points into one to communicate with both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless network devices.
LINKSYS INTRODUCES INSTANT WIRELESS DUAL BAND WAP
Proxim's new 802.11a Mini PCI Card, a design-in module for OEMs, integrates wireless capabilities seamlessly into laptops and other mobile devices.
PROXIM UNVEILS FIRST 802.11A MINI PCI CARD FOR OEMS
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