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Quick Question About Wireless

My notebook computer does not have integrated wireless. I want to pick up either a USB or PCMCIA reciever. My question is, what standard do most Wi-Fi hotspots use? Most of what I'm seeing for sale is 802.11g. Is that compatible with 802.11a and 802.11b?

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Most are compatible with 802.11b

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Thanks!

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