List and describe the two terms used for measuring wireless network speeds.

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Data rate. The data rate is the theoretical maximum rated speed of a network. For example, the data rate for IEEE 802.11b is 11 Mbps. However, the data rate is only theoretical. Due to a variety of factors, a network rarely achieves its stated data rate.
Throughput. Throughput is the measure of how much actual data can be sent per unit of time across a network. Throughput is often used to measure the amount of data actually sent across a network in a real world setting. If two 802.11 devices are 30 feet (10 meters) apart, the throughput may only be 5.5 Mbps.

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