standard is clearly the market leader. 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz unlicensed frequency band (same as the one used by 2.4 GHz cordless phones and microwave ovens), and uses DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) modulation. It has a maximum raw data rate...

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and so is Karma. Check this HowTo for more suggestions for dealing with colliding WLANs. Don't forget non Wi-Fi interference sources such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and even Bluetooth gear. These sources can be very disruptive since they tend to...

the signals being captured, match them against signatures of interferences sources such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and other RF sources, and display an indication of devices found. Device List is essentially that same analysis capability put to use,...

used by 802.11b, and new "protection" mechanisms described in the 11g draft standard. 802.11g's negatives are the same as 802.11b's, i.e. only three non-overlapping channels and interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens. So if you're having interference...

start to be deployed. Despite its improved speed, 802.11g won't be the solution for everyone, due to its susceptibility to interference from 2.4 GHz cordless phones, microwave ovens, and other neighboring 802.11b equipment. Since all tri-mode APs and routers...