Friday, January 28, 2011

List of WLAN channels


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The List of WLAN channels is the legally allowed IEEE 802.11 or more commonly Wi-Fi Wireless LAN channels.
The 802.11 workgroup currently documents use in three distinct frequency ranges, 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 4.9/5.0 GHz bands.[1] Each range is divided into multitude of channels. Countries apply their own regulations to both the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. In some countries, such as the United States, licensed Amateur Radio operators may use some of the channels at much higher power for long distance wireless access.

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2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)

Graphical representation of Wi-Fi channels in 2.4 GHz band
There are 14 channels designated in the 2.4 GHz range spaced 5 MHz apart (with the exception of a 12 MHz spacing before Channel 14). As the protocol requires 25 MHz of channel separation, adjacent channels overlap and will interfere with each other. Consequently, using only channels 1, 6, 11, and 14 is recommended to avoid interference.[2]
Potential Wireless LAN uses of this range are documented by IEEE 802.11 clauses 18 (802.11b), 19 (802.11g) and 20 (802.11n). IEEE 802.11 clauses 14 and 15 also specify potential uses of this range, but did not see widespread implementation.
Countries apply their own regulations to both the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. Consult your local authorities as these regulations may be out of date as they are subject to change at any time. Most of the world will allow the first thirteen channels in the spectrum.
channel frequency
(MHz)
North America
[3]
Japan[3] Most of worldA
[3][4][5][6][7]
1 2412 Yes Yes Yes
2 2417 Yes Yes Yes
3 2422 Yes Yes Yes
4 2427 Yes Yes Yes
5 2432 Yes Yes Yes
6 2437 Yes Yes Yes
7 2442 Yes Yes Yes
8 2447 Yes Yes Yes
9 2452 Yes Yes Yes
10 2457 Yes Yes Yes
11 2462 Yes Yes Yes
12 2467 NoB Yes Yes
13 2472 NoB Yes Yes
14 2484 No 11b onlyC No
^A Earlier, in Spain the only allowable channels were 10–11, and in France 10–13. These restrictions have been removed since, and these countries are currently following the common European policy (channels 1–13).
^B In the USA, 802.11 operation in the channels 12 and 13 is actually allowed under low powered conditions. The 2.4 GHz Part 15 band in the US allows spread-spectrum operation as long as the 50-dB bandwidth of the signal is within in the range of 2400–2483.5 MHz[8] which wholly encompasses both channels 12 and 13. A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) document clarifies that only channel 14 is forbidden and furthermore low-power transmitters with low-gain antennas may legally operate in channels 12 and 13.[9] However, channels 12 and 13 are not normally used in order to avoid any potential interference in the adjacent restricted frequency band, 2483.5–2500 MHz[10], which is subject to strict emission limits set out in 47 CFR §15.205[11].
In Canada, 12 channels are available for use, 11 of which at full power and channel 12's transmit power limited. However, few devices have a method to enable a lower powered channel 12.
^C Channel 14 is valid only for DSSS and CCK modes (Clause 18 a.k.a. 802.11b) in Japan. OFDM (i.e. 802.11g) may not be used. (IEEE 802.11-2007 §19.4.2)

3.6 GHz (802.11y)

Except where noted, all information taken from Annex J of IEEE 802.11y-2008
This range is documented as only being allowed as a licensed band in the United States. Please see IEEE 802.11y for details.
Countries apply their own regulations to both the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. Consult your local authorities as these regulations may be out of date as they are subject to change at any time.
channel frequency
(MHz)
United States
5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
131 3657.5 Yes No No
132 3662.5 Yes No No
132 3660.0 No Yes No
133 3667.5 Yes No No
133 3665.0 No No Yes
134 3672.5 Yes No No
134 3670.0 No Yes No
135 3677.5 Yes No No
136 3682.5 Yes No No
136 3680.0 No Yes No
137 3687.5 Yes No No
137 3685.0 No No Yes
138 3689.5 Yes No No
138 3690.0 No Yes No

5 GHz (802.11a/h/j/n)

Except where noted, all information taken from Annex J of IEEE 802.11-2007 modified by amendments k, y and n.
Countries apply their own regulations to both the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. Consult your local authorities as these regulations may be out of date as they are subject to change at any time.
channel frequency
(MHz)
United States Europe Japan Singapore China Israel Korea Turkey
40/20 MHz[12] 40/20 MHz 40/20 MHz[13] 10 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz[6] 20 MHz[14] 20 MHz
183 4915 No No No Yes No No No No No
184 4920 No No Yes Yes No No No No No
185 4925 No No No Yes No No No No No
187 4935 No No No Yes No No No No No
188 4940 No No Yes Yes No No No No No
189 4945 No No No Yes No No No No No
192 4960 No No Yes No No No No No No
196 4980 No No Yes No No No No No No
7 5035 No No No Yes No No No No No
8 5040 No No No Yes No No No No No
9 5045 No No No Yes No No No No No
11 5055 No No No Yes No No No No No
12 5060 No No No No No No No No No
16 5080 No No No No No No No No No
34 5170 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
36 5180 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
38 5190 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
40 5200 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
42 5210 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
44 5220 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
46 5230 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
48 5240 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
52 5260 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
56 5280 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
60 5300 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
64 5320 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
100 5500 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
104 5520 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
108 5540 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
112 5560 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
116 5580 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
120 5600 No[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
124 5620 No[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
128 5640 No[15] Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
132 5660 No[15] Yes Yes No No No No No No
136 5680 Yes[15] Yes Yes No No No No No No
140 5700 Yes[15] No Yes No No No No No No
149 5745 Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
153 5765 Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
157 5785 Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
161 5805 Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
165 5825 Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes

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