What is the difference between the a/b/g in wireless internet?

Question

is one better than the other..faster? whats the deal?...

Answer 1

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* Pros of 802.11b - lowest cost; signal range is good and not easily obstructed

    * Cons of 802.11b - slowest maximum speed; home appliances may interfere on the unregulated frequency band

    * Pros of 802.11a - fast maximum speed; regulated frequencies prevent signal interference from other devices

    * Cons of 802.11a - highest cost; shorter range signal that is more easily obstructed

    * Pros of 802.11n - fastest maximum speed and best signal range; more resistant to signal interference from outside sources

    * Cons of 802.11n - standard is not yet finalized; costs more than 802.11g; the use of multiple signals may greatly interfere with nearby 802.11b/g based networks.

    * Pros of 802.11g - fast maximum speed; signal range is good and not easily obstructed

    * Cons of 802.11g - costs more than 802.11b; appliances may interfere on the unregulated signal frequency