Frequently Asked Question
How many channels are available in the 5GHz band and what is the UK legal maximum output power?
Last Updated 7 years ago
There are 3 sub bands of 802.11a
| Band | Application | Number of channels | Max 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 |