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802.11b is for Wireless communication (WLAN). It does not fall under a specific "traditional" type of topology.
The terms "wideband" and "broadband" mean the same thing. It simply means that a signal or noise or channel has a wide bandwidth. Speed is the simple answer to the difference between broadband internet access and wideband internet access, but it is really more than that. Wideband is a fairly new level of high speed internet access that allows much smoother video streaming and gaming interaction via the internet. TimeWarner has introduced it for residential customers in New York City.
1 mb = 1 megabyte is an amount, like 1 kilometer. 7 mbps = 7 megabytes per second is a speed, like seven kilometers per hour.
The main difference between dial-up and broadband Internet connectivity, lies in the speed of access granted. The broadband option is quite the opposite of dial-up technology with regards to the time taken to access telephone connection, protocol synchronization and data transfer.
The "up to" speed displayed in Mb is the maximum possible speed you are likely to receive for this product. The actual speed you will get depends on your cabling, your area and (with non-fibre optic products) time of day and how far you are from the telephone exchange. Most providers will tell you the likely speed you will receive when you begin your online sign up - this may differ from the speed displayed in the table.