Frequently Asked Question

How many channels are available in the 5GHz band and what is the UK legal maximum output power?
Last Updated 6 years ago

There are 3 sub bands of 802.11a

BandApplicationNumber of channelsMax Power
5.150 - 5.350GHz
A

Must be nomadic/mobile
Indoor use only
Must comply with and IR 2006
8 x 20MHz
4 x 40MHz
2 x 80MHz
non overlapping

Max EIRP 200mW

5.470 - 5.725GHz
B

Must be nomadic/mobile
Must comply with IR 2006
11 x 20MHz
5 x 40MHz
2 x 80MHz
non overlapping

Max EIRP 1W

5.725 - 5.850GHz
C

Fixed Wireless Access
Must comply with IR2007
5 x 20Mhz
2 x 40MHz
1 x 80Mhz
non overlapping

Max EIRP 4W

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