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Since 802.11b devices are backward compatible with 802.11 devices (@ 1 or 2 Mbps, and 802.11g devices are backward compatible with 802.11b devices(since they use DSSS when communicating with 802.11b devices), are 802.11g devices compatible with 802.11 devices using DSSS @ 1 or 2 Mbps?

More questions to come. Thanks all for the help.

Asper the theory it should work, Pratically need to try and see how it works,
-Saj

Hi Draymond and Amar,

802.11 will be interpoerable with 802.11g /802.11b APs.
Iff all the basic rates advertised the AP is Supported by 802.11 sta.

Scenario 1:
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Say if 802.11b advertises Basic Rates as 1,2,5.5

Poor 802.11 client cant connect to 802.11b AP

Scenario 2:
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Say if 802.11b advertises Basic Rates as 1,2.

Bingo 802.11 client can connect to 802.11b AP.

BTW amar Can you update your profile


Best Regards,
S.Senthilraj

Raghu, Senthilraj has given you a good explaination, hope this helps you understand

-Saj