The IEEE 802.11 is a standard introduced by IEEE in June 1997 used for wireless Ethernet networks. Below is a listing of each of the wireless IEEE standards currently available. Home users should only be concerned about 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g for their home wireless network.
| Standard | Description |
| IEEE 802.11 | The initial release of the standard capable of transmissions of 1 to 2 Mbps and operates in the 2.4 GHz band. |
| IEEE 802.11a | Capable of transmissions of up to 54 Mbps and operates in the 5 GHz band. |
| IEEE 802.11b | Introduced in 1999, 802.11b is capable of transmissions of up to 11 Mbps and operates in the 2.4 GHz band. |
| IEEE 802.11c | Defines wireless bridge operations |
| IEEE 802.11d | Defines standards for companies developing wireless products in different countries. |
| IEEE 802.11e | Defines enhancements to the 802.11 MAC for QoS. |
| IEEE 802.11f | Defines Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP) |
| IEEE 802.11g | Capable of transmissions of up to 20 Mbps and operates in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz bands. |
| IEEE 802.11i | Improved encryption (WPA). |
| IEEE 802.11j | 802.11 extension used in Japan. |
| IEEE 802.11n | New standard expected to be completed in 2005 that is expected to support up to 100 Mbps. |
Also see: Cordless, IEEE 802 standards, Network definitions, Roam, WAP, WEP, Wi-Fi, Wardriving, WPA | |
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