text_combined: elias sinderson eliascseucscedu 80211b 11mbps per channel three channels 24ghz range also shared microwaves cordless phones rages 300 ft 80211a runs 12 channels 5ghz range around five times bandwidth 54mbps less range 60100 ft 802111a also adds forward error correction scheme allow reliable data transmission use really depends youre streaming video almost necessitates 80211a streaming audio comfortably done 80211b provided isnt much interference many clients prices dont know havent done research covering large area 80211a expensive due need aps want reach local coffee shop however need directional antenna either way check httpwww80211planetcom theyve got good articles 80211 also best info 80211 security ive seen found httpwwwdrizzlecomabobaieee give bandwidth give death elias tom wrote one pressing question wifi ranges got 80211b stuff gold 80211a price point break goign warrant differnce wed 02 oct 2002 114038 0700 wifi query