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		As of 2012 the most popular wireless network standard is currently, 802.11n. The issue in the past with wireless has always been range, and speed. However wireless has come a long way in speed, distance and security over the past couple of years and cutting edge devices take full advantage of the 802.11n wireless network standard. This allows wireless networking to go head to head with wired networks as 802.11N speed and security continue to increase. There are several different wireless types, see below. Compare Wireless Network standards 802.11.n The latest standard providing maximum speed and distance with up to 450 Mbps and higher on 2.4 and 5Ghz bands. 802.11g Improved performance compared with 802.11b. Up to 54 Mbps + actual throughput at up to 100 m/300 feet in outdoor environments. It uses the 2.4 GHz band. Theoretical bandwidth is 54 Mbps. 802.11b The most commonly used standard, providing up to ~5 Mbps actual throughput at up to 100 m/300 feet in outdoor environments. It uses the 2.4 GHz band. Almost all products on the market support this standard. Theoretical bandwidth is 11 Mbps. 802.11a Standard using the 5 GHz band providing up to ~24 Mbps actual throughput at up to 30m/100feet in outdoor environments. Limited range of products supporting it. Theoretical bandwidth is 54 Mbps. 802.11ac A new wireless standard still in the works. Coming soon! For a full list of wireless types click here. Compare Wireless Standards WiFi Protocol Speed   Distance WiFi: 802.11a 54Mbps     WiFi: 802.11b 11Mbps   ~30 meters   WiFi: 802.11g 54Mbps   ~30 meters   WiFi: 802.11n 450Mbps   ~50 meters   WiFi: 802.11ac 1300Mbps   Coming Soon!   Wireless 802.11N Routers Routers can encode all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength WPA/WPA2 and other high levels of encryption. It can serve as your network's DHCP Server, a powerful SPI firewall, and allow you to share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and more. To setup a new wireless network, you will need to setup a wireless network, is a wireless router. A wireless router is the central hub or "gateway" of your network connection. It bridges the gap between your hardwired internet cable and the wireless capabilities of your equipment. Select a high quality router such as the suggestions below.