802.11a - Definition
802.11a is an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) protocol for wireless networks. that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps and an operating frequency of 5 GHz. This higher frequency compared to 802.11b 2.4 GHz shortens the range of 802.11a networks. The higher frequency also means 802.11a signals have more difficulty penetrating walls and other obstructions.
Top Reasons To Wipe Away Your Internet History
- Information about all the web sites you have visited is stored on your computer!
- Every image you have ever viewed, sent or received over the Internet is stored on your system!
- There is a record of every program that you have ever downloaded or used on your hard drive!
- Pressing the delete button and emptying the recycle bin does NOT completely delete your files!
- Cleaning your History Files improves the speed of your computer and frees valuable disk space!
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