Effective Rate for a Computer*
802.11b
- 85% efficiency x 85% capacity x 11 Mbps = 9.6 Mbps
- 2 users: 9.6 Mbps / 2 ? 4.8 Mbps per user
- 10 users: 9.6 Mbps/10 ? 960 Kbps per user
802.11a
- 75% efficiency x 85% capacity x 54 Mbps = 34.4 Mbps
- 2 users: 34.4 Mbps / 2 ? 17.2 Mbps per user
- 10 users: 34.4 Mbps/10 ? 3.4 Mbps per user
802.11g
- 75% efficiency x 85% capacity x 54 Mbps = 34.4 Mbps
- 2 users: 34.4 Mbps / 2 ? 17.2 Mbps per user
- 10 users: 34.4 Mbps/10 ? 3.4 Mbps per user
* Under perfect conditions