802.11b - definition
802.11b is a wireless networking standard, also known as Wi-Fi 1, that was released in 1999 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and offers data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps (Megabits per second).
802.11b is considered to be the first widely adopted wireless networking standard, and it quickly became popular due to its ease of use, affordability, and compatibility with a wide range of devices. However, it has been largely superseded by newer Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n and 802.11ac, which offer faster speeds and better performance.
One limitation of 802.11b is that it operates in the crowded 2.4 GHz frequency band, which can lead to interference and slower speeds in areas with many wireless devices. It also has a shorter range than some other Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n and 802.11ac. Nonetheless, 802.11b remains in use in some legacy devices and networks.
802.11b is considered to be the first widely adopted wireless networking standard, and it quickly became popular due to its ease of use, affordability, and compatibility with a wide range of devices. However, it has been largely superseded by newer Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n and 802.11ac, which offer faster speeds and better performance.
One limitation of 802.11b is that it operates in the crowded 2.4 GHz frequency band, which can lead to interference and slower speeds in areas with many wireless devices. It also has a shorter range than some other Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n and 802.11ac. Nonetheless, 802.11b remains in use in some legacy devices and networks.
