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Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax)

Home/office WLAN · IoT devices · Smart home

Frequency Range2.412–2.484 GHz
Wavelength12.4 cm
ITU / Standard—

Applications

  • →Home/office WLAN
  • →IoT devices
  • →Smart home
  • →Legacy 802.11b/g devices

Propagation Characteristics

13 channels (US: 11), 20 MHz wide. Only channels 1, 6, 11 are non-overlapping in the US. Max throughput: ~600 Mbps (802.11n), ~1.15 Gbps (802.11ax).

Regulatory Notes

FCC Part 15.247. Max 1W conducted + 6 dBi antenna = 4W EIRP for point-to-multipoint. Indoor use: 100 mW in EU.

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