Data Rate

The rate at which data is sent across the wireless medium. Typically represented as megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).

The rate at which data is sent across the wireless medium. Typically represented as megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). The data rate should not be confused with throughput rate, which is a measurement of Layer 4 throughput or useful user data.