Gateway 710XL User Manual

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Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer
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Using a wireless Ethernet network
A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or
adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. A wireless Ethernet
network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your
notebook or tablet PC. For example, you can take your notebook or tablet PC
from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available.
Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different
frequencies. The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet
network types.
Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
IEEE 802.11a 54 Mbps 5 GHz Less possible
interference than
IEEE 802.11b and
IEEE 802.11g
■
Shorter range (25 to
75 feet) than
IEEE 802.11b and
IEEE 802.11g
■
Not compatible with
IEEE 802.11b or
IEEE 802.11g
networks
IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz
■
Large number of
access points already
exist in airports,
college campuses, and
businesses
■
Compatible with
IEEE 802.11g
networks
■
Longer range (100 to
150 feet) than
IEEE 802.11a
■
Possible interference
from cordless phones
and microwaves
■
Not compatible with
IEEE 802.11a
networks
IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz
■
Compatible with
IEEE 802.11b
networks
■
Longer range (100 to
150 feet) than
IEEE 802.11a
■
Possible interference
from cordless phones
and microwaves
■
Not compatible with
IEEE 802.11a
networks

Gateway 710XL Specifications

General

Brand	Gateway
Model	710XL
Category	Desktop
Language	English