Which wireless is this?



Which 802.11 wireless networking types have a maximum bandwidth of 54 megabits per second? Pick two.

A) 802.11a

B) 802.11b

C) 802.11g

D) 802.11n

E) There’s no possible way that data can magically fly through the air!


The answer: A) 802.11a and C) 802.11g

802.11a was initially a very popular wireless networking topology due to its speed advantage over 802.11b. 802.11g has since become a common wireless networking type, most likely due to a combination of its throughput combined with backward compatibility with 802.11b.

Want to know more? Watch “Wireless Networks.”

Wireless networking technology has become a normal part of our home and mobile networks. In this video, you’ll learn about 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and some of the encryption technologies associated with wireless networks.