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5 GHz, up to 6.9 Gbps
2.4/5 GHz, up to 9.6 Gbps
2.4/5 GHz, up to 600 Mbps
2.4 GHz, up to 54 Mbps
5 GHz, up to 54 Mbps
350-401 Network Assurance Practice Question
Match each wireless standard to its frequency band and maximum data rate.
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802.11b: 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps
The correct matches are: 802.11b with 2.4 GHz / 11 Mbps; 802.11g with 2.4 GHz / 54 Mbps; 802.11n with 2.4/5 GHz / 600 Mbps; 802.11ac with 5 GHz / 1.3 Gbps. Common confusions arise from mixing up data rates or frequency bands across generations.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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802.11b: 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps
Why this is correct
802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band with a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps.
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802.11g: 2.4 GHz, 54 Mbps
Why this is correct
802.11g also uses 2.4 GHz but supports up to 54 Mbps.
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802.11n: 2.4/5 GHz, 600 Mbps
Why this is correct
802.11n can operate in both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with a theoretical max of 600 Mbps.
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802.11ac: 5 GHz, 1.3 Gbps
Why this is correct
802.11ac operates exclusively in the 5 GHz band with a typical maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps.
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802.11b: 5 GHz, 54 Mbps
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 802.11b does not use 5 GHz; its max rate is 11 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
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802.11g: 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 802.11g supports up to 54 Mbps, not 11 Mbps.
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