wifi3
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   wifi3/802_11d
   wifi3/802_11g


Wi-Fi 3 Offers up to 54 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band, combining the speed of 802.11a with the range of 802.11b.


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   * - Protocol
     - Description
     - Use Case
   * - 802.11d
     - Adds country-specific regulatory info enabling devices to comply with local laws worldwide. *Ensures global compatibility.*
     - Devices operating across multiple regulatory domains, international roaming
   * - 802.11g
     - Operates at 2.4 GHz with up to 54 Mbps, backward compatible with 802.11b. *Popular for home and small office wireless networking.*
     - General-purpose WLANs, home and SOHO


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   .. tab-item:: 802.11d (Regulatory Domain Amendment)

      **IEEE Standard:** IEEE 802.11d-2001

      **Main Features:**

      - Adds country-specific regulatory information to Wi-Fi devices
      - Enables operation across different international regulatory domains
      - Helps devices comply with local transmission power and frequency rules
      - Enhances global compatibility and legal operation of WLANs

      **Use Cases:**

      - Wi-Fi devices operating internationally or in multiple countries
      - Regulatory compliance for global roaming and deployments
      - Ensuring legal operation in diverse regulatory environments

      **Alternative or Related Protocols:**

      - 802.11b/g – Wi-Fi protocols often enhanced by 802.11d for global use
      - 802.11h – Spectrum and power management in 5 GHz band
      - 802.11k/v/r – Network management and roaming enhancements

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   .. tab-item:: 802.11g (Wi-Fi 3, 2.4 GHz OFDM)

      **IEEE Standard:** IEEE 802.11g-2003

      **Main Features:**

      - Operates on the 2.4 GHz band using OFDM modulation
      - Supports data rates up to 54 Mbps
      - Backward compatible with 802.11b devices
      - Provides improved throughput in crowded 2.4 GHz environments

      **Use Cases:**

      - Home and small office wireless networking
      - Mixed environments supporting legacy 802.11b devices
      - Basic multimedia streaming and internet access

      **Alternative or Related Protocols:**

      - 802.11b – Legacy DSSS 2.4 GHz standard
      - 802.11n – Dual-band and MIMO support
      - 802.11ax – Next-generation Wi-Fi

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