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More and more Home and business users are setting up wireless networks, but are having trouble finding the right setup for them.

There are 3 common wireless bands that are in use for networks; 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.
The a bands operate on a 5Ghz frequency at up to 54Mbps bandwidth, the b band operates on a 2.4Ghz frequency with bandwidths of up to 11Mbps, while the g band also operates on a 2.4Ghz frequency with bandwidths from 20Mbps up to 108 Mbps.

So, Is the g band the best option? Not, necessarily. Although the g band can support more computer at a higher bandwidth, the a band has been a more stable connection and the a band works quite well with audio and video streaming from one computer to the other.
Normal coverage ranges from 100m indoors to up to 400m outdoors for most wireless access points.

Dual Band wireless routers and access point are a good option, these units support both the a and the g bands, with the g band backwards compatible with the b band. Its like having 2 networks in one.

Wireless networks have the advantage of being setup without all the network cables lying around, and you are able to move around or setup your computer in different areas without worrying if the cable reaches.