Wireless Fidelity Network (WiFi)

Before deploying your wireless network, you need to choose the right WLAN standard (an officially-sanctioned specification), based on your small business's application requirements and usage patterns.

Wireless standards reduce the challenges of compatibility and installation, meaning lower support costs and more protection. Three industry-wide WLAN standards have been ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). See below for a comparison table.

802.11b

Has a maximum data rate of up to 11 Mbps per channel-faster than most wired broadband connections
Offers better penetration through walls and other obstacles, and greater operating distance in the office, home or other enclosed environments
By far the most widely deployed wireless standard

802.11g

Has all the advantages of 802.11b, plus a maximum data rate of up to 54 Mbps for faster performance
Backwards compatible with 802.11b, making it a good choice for companies that have users with 802.11b laptops who need faster performance for future applications

802.11a

Also provides a maximum data rate of up to 54 Mbps, but operates in a separate 5 GHz frequency band
The additional number of non-overlapping channels increases performance capacities while deployment scalability
Not compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g, but can coexist with these two standards with no effect on performance

The newest industry standard for wireless network security is 802.11i. Accel Computers is standing ready to deploy your WLAN or your WiFi broadcasting.