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List of WLAN channels#5GHz

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) channels are frequently accessed using IEEE 802.11 protocols. The 802.11 standard provides several radio frequency bands for use in Wi-Fi communications, each divided into a multitude of channels numbered at 5 MHz spacing (except in the 45/60 GHz band, where they are 0.54/1.08/2.16 GHz apart) between the centre frequency of the channel. The standards allow for channels to be bonded together into wider channels for faster throughput.

860/900 MHz (802.11ah)

802.11ah operates in sub-gigahertz unlicensed bands. Each world region supports different sub-bands, and the channels number depends on the starting frequency on the sub-band it belongs to. Therefore there is no global channels numbering plan, and the channels numbers are incompatible between world regions (and even between sub-bands of a same world region).

The following sub-bands are defined in the 802.11ah specifications:

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Region

! Subband
(MHz)

! Bandwidths
(MHz)

! Channel
count

Australia

| style="text-align: center;" | 915–928

| 1, 2, 4, 8

| data-sort-true=13 | 13, 6, 3, 1

style=color:darkgray

| China

| style="text-align: center;" | (755–787){{efn|name="obsolete"|obsolete}}

| data-sort-value="0" | (1, 2, 4, 8){{efn|name="obsolete"}}

| {{n/a}}

rowspan="2" | Europe

| style="text-align: center;" | 863–868

| data-sort-value=1 | 1, {{Color|darkgray|(2)}}{{efn|name="obsolete"}}

| data-sort-value=7 | {{0}}5, —

style="text-align: center;" | 917.4–919.4

| 1

| data-sort-value=7 | {{0}}2

Japan

| style="text-align: center;" | 916.5–927.5

| 1

| 11

Korea

| style="text-align: center;" | 917.5–923.5

| 1, 2, 4

| data-sort-value=6 | {{0}}6, 3, 1

New Zealand

| data-sort-value=915–928 style="text-align: center;" | 915–928

| 1, 2, 4, 8

| data-sort-true=13 | 13, 6, 3, 1

rowspan="2" | Singapore

| style="text-align: center;" | 866–869

| 1, 2

| data-sort-true=8 | {{0}}3, 1

style="text-align: center;" | 920–925

| 1, 2, 4

| data-sort-Blue=8 | {{0}}5, 2, 1

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| Taiwan

| style="text-align: center;" | (839–848.5){{efn|name="obsolete"}}

| data-sort-value=0 | (1, 2, 4){{efn|name="obsolete"}}

| {{n/a}}

United States{{cite web |url=http://www.l-com.com/content/Article.aspx?Type=N&ID=10421 |title=Advantages and Disadvantages of ISM Band Frequencies |website= Global Connectivity |access-date=2018-08-18 }}

| style="text-align: center;" | 902–928

| 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

| data-sort-value=26 | 26, 13, 6, 3, 1

Indonesia

| style="text-align: center;"| 920-923

| 250 kHz

| {{n/a}}

2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax/be)<span class="anchor" id="2.4 GHz"></span>

{{See also|Electromagnetic interference at 2.4 GHz#Wi-Fi}}

14 channels are designated in the 2.4 GHz range, spaced 5 MHz apart from each other except for a 12 MHz space before channel 14.{{cite book |url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7786995 |at=Table 15-6—DSSS PHY Frequency Channel Plan |publisher=IEEE |date=14 December 2016 |doi=10.1109/IEEESTD.2016.7786995 |isbn=978-1-5044-3645-8 |title=IEEE Standard for Information technology—Telecommunications and information exchange between systems Local and metropolitan area networks—Specific requirements – Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications }} The abbreviation F0 designates each channel's fundamental frequency.

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! scope="col" rowspan=2 | F0
(MHz)

! scope="colgroup" colspan=6 | DSSS

! scope="colgroup" colspan=13 | OFDM

! scope="col" rowspan=2 class="unsortable" | Most of
world
{{cite act|legislature=Anatel|index=14448|date=4 December 2017|article=10|url=https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos-de-certificacao-de-produtos/2017/1139-ato-14448|language=pt-br|access-date=2022-08-20}}{{cite web |url=https://en.arcep.fr/news/press-releases/view/n/wlan-regulatory-update.html |title=WLAN Regulatory Update |date=3 February 2003 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.mityc.es/Telecomunicaciones/Secciones/Espectro/cnaf/ |title=Cuadro Nacional de Atribución de Frecuencias (CNAF) |date=6 February 2008 |language=es |trans-title=National Table of Attribution of Frequencies (CNAF) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206082504/http://www.mityc.es/Telecomunicaciones/Secciones/Espectro/cnaf/ |archive-date=6 February 2008 |access-date=2 August 2017 }}
{{cite web |title=Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015 |url=https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022C00281 |access-date=16 March 2022 |website=www.legislation.gov.au|date=5 March 2022 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/wlan-rlan.html |title=WLAN / RLAN |website=Bakom.Admin.ch |access-date=24 June 2017 }}{{cite web |url=https://asiaactual.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Gazette-Notification-No.-G.S.R.45E-Frequency-Band-2.4-Ghz-To-2.4835-Ghz-Exemption-From-Licensing-Requirement-Rules-2005.pdf |title=Gazette Notification No. G.S.R. 45 (E), dated 28 January 2005 }} >

! scope="col" rowspan=2 class="unsortable" | North
America
IEEE 802.11-2007 — Table 18-9

! scope="col" rowspan=2 class="unsortable" |
Japan

scope="col" class="sticky-table-none" | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! scope="colgroup" colspan=5 | Channel
22 MHz

! scope="col" | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! scope="colgroup" colspan=4 | Channel
20 MHz

! scope="colgroup" colspan=8 | {{Abbr|Center frequency index|Channel in 802.11n}}
40 MHz

{{0}}1

| 2412

| 2401–2423

| rowspan=3 style="vertical-align:top" | {{0}}1

| rowspan=4 | {{0}}2
 

| rowspan=5 | {{0}}3

| {{n/a}}

| rowspan=2 {{n/a}}

| 2402–2422

rowspan=2 style="vertical-align:top" | {{0}}1rowspan=3 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}2
 		rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}3{{n/a}}

| rowspan=6 | {{Abbr|{{0}}3|1+5 or 5-1}}

 

rowspan=2 {{n/a}}rowspan=7 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|4|2+6 or 6-2}}
 		rowspan=3 {{n/a}}rowspan=8 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|5|3+7 or 7-3}}rowspan=4 {{n/a}}{{n/a}}rowspan=5 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes}}

| rowspan=11 {{yes}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes}}

{{0}}2

| 2417

| style=color:darkgray | 2406–2428

| rowspan=5 style=color:darkgray| 4

| style=color:darkgray | 2407–2427

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}4

| rowspan=8 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|6|4+8 or 8-4}}

{{0}}3

| 2422

| style=color:darkgray | 2411–2433

| rowspan=5 style=color:darkgray| {{0}}5

| style=color:darkgray | 2412–2432

| rowspan=4 | {{0}}5

| rowspan=8 | {{Abbr|7|5+9 or 9-5}}

{{0}}4

| 2427

| style=color:darkgray | 2416–2438

| rowspan=5 | {{0}}6

| style=color:darkgray | 2417–2437

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}6

| rowspan=8 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|8|6+10 or 10-6}}

{{0}}5

| 2432

| style=color:darkgray | 2421–2443

| rowspan=5 | {{0}}7

| 2422–2442

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}7

| rowspan=8 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|9|7+11 or 11-7}}

{{0}}6

| 2437

| 2426–2448

| rowspan=5 | {{0}}8

| style=color:darkgray | 2427–2447

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | {{0}}8

| rowspan=8 style=color:darkgray | {{Abbr|10|8+12 or 12-8}}

{{0}}7

| 2442

| style=color:darkgray | 2431–2453

| rowspan=5 style=color:darkgray| 9

| style=color:darkgray | 2432–2452

| rowspan=4 | {{0}}9

| rowspan=7 |
{{Abbr|11|9+13 or 13-9}}

{{0}}8

| 2447

| style=color:darkgray | 2436–2458

| rowspan=5 style=color:darkgray| 10

| style=color:darkgray | 2437–2457

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | 10

| rowspan=6 {{n/a}}

{{0}}9

| 2452

| style=color:darkgray | 2441–2463

| rowspan=5 | 11

| 2442–2462

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | 11

| rowspan=5 {{n/a}}

10

| 2457

| style=color:darkgray | 2446–2468

| rowspan=5 | 12

| style=color:darkgray | 2447–2467

| rowspan=4 style=color:darkgray | 12

| rowspan=4 {{n/a}}

11

| 2462

| 2451–2473

| rowspan=4 style="vertical-align:bottom" | 13
 

| style=color:darkgray | 2452–2472

| rowspan=3 style="vertical-align:bottom" | 13

| rowspan=3 {{n/a}}

12

| 2467

| style=color:darkgray | 2456–2478

| rowspan=3 {{n/a}}

| style=color:darkgray | 2457–2477

| rowspan=2 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=2 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=2 {{maybe|avoided}}{{ref|B|B}}

13

| 2472

| style=color:darkgray | 2461–2483

| rowspan=2 {{n/a}}

| 2462–2482

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

14

| 2484

| 2473–2495

| 14

| colspan=13 {{n/a}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{maybe|11b only}}{{ref|C|C}}

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| colspan=24 | Notes:

{{note|A|A}}In the 2.4 GHz bands bonded 40 MHz channels are uniquely named by the primary and secondary 20 MHz channels, e.g. 9+13. In the 5 GHz bands they are denoted by the center of the wider band and the primary 20 MHz channel e.g. 42[40]

{{note|B|B}}In the US, 802.11 operation on channels 12 and 13 is allowed under low power 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 the range of 2,400–2,483.5 MHz{{cite web |title=dead link |url=https://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c%3Decfr%3Bsid%3D9eab2402bb1cccc8f85bb3fa9e6c2daa%3Brgn%3Ddiv5%3Bview%3Dtext%3Bnode%3D47%3A1.0.1.1.16%3Bidno%3D47%3Bcc%3Decfr#47:1.0.1.1.16.3.234.31 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121212090129/http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=9eab2402bb1cccc8f85bb3fa9e6c2daa;rgn=div5;view=text;node=47:1.0.1.1.16;idno=47;cc=ecfr%2347:1.0.1.1.16.3.234.31 |url-status=dead|access-date=18 February 2014|archive-date=2012-12-12 }} which fully encompasses channels 1 through 13.

A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) document clarifies that only channel 14 is forbidden and that low-power transmitters with low-gain antennas may operate legally in channels 12 and 13.{{cite web | url=https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct05/Unlicensed_Devices_JD.pdf | page=58 | title=TCB workshop on unlicensed devices | date=October 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081105163502/http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct05/Unlicensed_Devices_JD.pdf | archive-date=5 November 2008}} Channels 12 and 13 are nevertheless not normally used in order to avoid any potential interference in the adjacent restricted frequency band, 2,483.5–2,500 MHz,{{cite web | url=https://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/fccfilings/2005/cogradio/ETDocket03-108_02152005.htm#_ftn88 | title=NTIA Comments ET Docket No 03-108 02-15-2005 | website=www.ntia.doc.gov | access-date=5 June 2016}} which is subject to strict emission limits set out in 47 CFR § 15.205.{{cite web | url=https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2004/octqtr/pdf/47cfr15.205.pdf | website=Edocket.access.gpo.gov |title=47 CFR Ch. I (10–1–04 Edition) |access-date=2 August 2017}} Per recent FCC Order 16–181, "an authorized access point device can only operate in the {{nowrap|2483.5–2495 MHz}} band when it is operating under the control of a Globalstar Network Operating Center and that a client device can only operate in the {{nowrap|2483.5–2495 MHz}} band when it is operating under the control of an authorized access point"{{cite web |url=https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-16-181A1.pdf |title=FCC 16-181 |date=23 December 2016 |website=apps.fcc.gov |access-date=22 February 2017 }}

{{note|C|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)

Nations apply their own RF emission regulations to the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. Network operators should consult their 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.

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Interference happens when two networks try to operate in the same band, or when their bands overlap. The two modulation methods used have different characteristics of band usage and therefore occupy different widths:

  • The DSSS method used by legacy 802.11 and 802.11b (and the 11b-compatible rates of 11 g) use 22 MHz of bandwidth. This is from the 11 MHz chip rate used by the coding system. No guard band is prescribed;{{cite web |title=DSSS Frame Structure |url=https://rfmw.em.keysight.com/wireless/helpfiles/n7617/Content/Main/dsss_frame_structure.htm#Data_rate |website=rfmw.em.keysight.com |quote=Chip Rate Mcps}} the channel definition provides 3 MHz between 1, 6, and 11.
  • The OFDM method used by 802.11a/g/n occupies a bandwidth of 16.25 MHz. The nameplate bandwidth is set to be 20 MHz, rounding up to a multiple of channel width and providing some guard band for signal to attenuate along the edge of the band.{{cite web |title=802.11 OFDM WLAN Overview |url=https://rfmw.em.keysight.com/wireless/helpfiles/89600b/webhelp/Subsystems/wlan-ofdm/Content/ofdm_80211-overview.htm |website=rfmw.em.keysight.com}} This guardband is mainly used to accommodate older routers with modem chipsets prone to full channel occupancy, as most modern Wi‑Fi routers are not prone to excessive channel occupancy.

File:NonOverlappingChannels2.4GHz802.11-en.svg

While overlapping frequencies can be configured at a location and will usually work, it can cause interference resulting in slowdowns, sometimes severe, particularly in heavy use. Certain subsets of frequencies can be used simultaneously at any one location without interference (see diagrams for typical allocations). The consideration of spacing stems from both the basic bandwidth occupation (described above), which depends on the protocol, and from attenuation of interfering signals over distance. In the worst case, using every fourth or fifth channel by leaving three or four channels clear between used channels causes minimal interference, and narrower spacing still can be used at further distances.{{cite web |url=https://www.lifewire.com/wifi-channel-number-change-to-avoid-interference-818208 |title=Choosing the right Wi-Fi channel can minimize wireless interference | website=lifewire.com | access-date=5 June 2016}}{{Cite conference |last1=Garcia Villegas |first1=E. |title=Effect of adjacent-channel interference in IEEE 802.11 WLANs |conference=CrownCom 2007 |publisher=ICST & IEEE |year=2007 |url=https://upcommons.upc.edu/e-prints/bitstream/2117/1234/1/CrownCom07_CReady.pdf |display-authors=etal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720102658/https://upcommons.upc.edu/e-prints/bitstream/2117/1234/1/CrownCom07_CReady.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-20}} The "interference" is usually not actual bit-errors, but the wireless transmitters making space for each other. Interference resulting in bit-error is rare. The requirement of the standard is for a transmitter to yield when it decodes another at a level of 3 dB above the noise floor,{{Cite web|url=https://www.networkcomputing.com/wireless-infrastructure/channel-bonding-wifi-and-radio-frequency-physics|title=Channel Bonding in WiFi and Radio Frequency Physics | Network Computing}} or when the non-decoded noise level is higher than a threshold Pth which, for Wi-Fi 5 and earlier, is between -76 and -80 dBm.

As shown in the diagram, bonding two 20 MHz channels to form a 40 MHz channel is permitted in the 2.4 GHz bands. These are generally referred to by the centres of the primary 20 MHz channel and the adjacent secondary 20 MHz channel (e.g. 1+5, 9+13, 13–9, 5–1). The primary 20 MHz channel is used for signalling and backwards compatibility, the secondary is only used when sending data at full speed.

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3.65 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. However, not in the original specification, under newer frequency allocations from the FCC, it falls under the {{nowrap|3.55–3.7 GHz}} Citizens Broadband Radio Service band. This allows for unlicensed use, under Tier 3 GAA rules, provided that the user doesn't cause harmful interference to Incumbent Access users or Priority Access Licensees and accepts all interference from these users,{{Cite web |date=2015-12-16 |title=3.5 GHz Band Overview |url=https://www.fcc.gov/35-ghz-band-overview |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Federal Communications Commission |language=en}} and also follows of all the technical requirements in CFR 47 Part 96 Subpart E.

A 40 MHz band is available from 3655 to 3695 MHz. It may be divided into eight 5 MHz channels, four 10 MHz channels, or two 20 MHz channels.

The division into 5 MHz channels consumes all eight possible channel numbers, and so (unlike other bands) it is not possible to infer the width of a channel from its number. Instead each wider channel shares its channel number with the 5 MHz channel just above its mid frequency:

  • channel 132 can be either 3660-3665 or 3655-3665;
  • channel 133 can be either 3665-3670 or 3655-3675;

and so on.

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scope="col" rowspan=2 | Channel

! scope="colgroup" colspan=3 | Span

scope="col" | 5 MHz

! scope="col" | 10 MHz

! scope="col" | 20 MHz

131

| 3655–3660
(F₀=3657.5)

| rowspan=2 | 3655–3665
(F₀=3660)

| rowspan=4 | 3655–3675
(F₀=3665)

132

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3660–3665
(F₀=3662.5)

133

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3665–3670
(F₀=3667.5)

| style="border-top:2.5px solid" rowspan=2 | 3665–3675
(F₀=3670)

134

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3670–3675
(F₀=3672.5)

135

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3675–3680
(F₀=3677.5)

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" rowspan=2 | 3675–3685
(F₀=3680)

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" rowspan=4 | 3675–3695
(F₀=3685)

136

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3680–3685
(F₀=3682.5)

137

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3685–3690
(F₀=3687.5)

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" rowspan=2 | 3685–3695
(F₀=3690)

138

| style="border-top:2.5px solid;" | 3690–3695
(F₀=3692.5)

4.9–5.0 GHz (802.11j) WLAN

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rowspan=2 | Channel

! rowspan=2 | Center
frequency
(MHz)

! rowspan=2 | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! colspan=3 | Channel

! rowspan=2 | Japan

! rowspan=2 | United
States

10
MHz

! 20
MHz

! 40
MHz

184

| 4920

| 4910–4930

| 183, 184, 185

| 184

| rowspan=2 | 184+188
188-184

| rowspan=4 {{nonfree|Registration
required}}

| rowspan=4 {{n/a}}

188

| 4940

| 4930–4950

| 187, 188, 189

| 188

192

| 4960

| 4950–4970

| rowspan=2 {{n/a}}

| 192

| rowspan=2 | 192+196
196-192

196

| 4980

| 4970–4990

| 196

style="border-top:5px solid;"

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | (191)

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 4955

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 4945–4965

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 11, 13, 15

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 21

| {{na|rowspan=2|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

| rowspan=2 {{n/a|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

| rowspan=2 {{yes|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

(195)

| 4975

| 4965–4985

| 15, 17, 19

| 25

style="border-top:5px solid;"

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 8

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 5040

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 5030–5050

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 7, 8, 9

| style="border-top:5px solid;" | 8

| {{na|rowspan=3|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

| rowspan=3 {{nonfree|Revoked|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

| rowspan=3 {{n/a|style=border-top:5px solid;}}

12

| 5060

| 5050–5070

| 11, —

| 12

16

| 5080

| 5070–5090

| {{n/a}}

| 16

In Japan since 2002, 80 MHz of spectrum from 4910 to 4990 MHz has been available for both indoor and outdoor use, once registered.

Until 2017, an additional 60 MHz of spectrum from 5030 to 5090 MHz was available for registered use, however it has since been re-purposed and can no longer be used.{{cite web |url=https://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/j/adm/system/trunk/wimax/5ghz/|title=5GHz帯無線アクセスシステム |website=総務省 電波利用ホームページ｜免許関係 |language=ja |trans-title=5GHz Band Wireless Access System |trans-website=Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Radio Usage }}

50 MHz of spectrum from 4940 to 4990 MHz (WLAN channels 20–26) are in use by public safety entities in the United States. Within this spectrum there are two non-overlapping channels allocated, each 20 MHz wide. The most commonly used channels are 22 and 24.

5 GHz (802.11a/h/n/ac/ax/be)

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scope="col" rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|Ch.|Channel}} 20 MHz

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|F0|Center frequency}}
(MHz)

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! scope="colgroup" colspan=3 | {{Abbr|F0|Center frequency}} index

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | US FCC
U-NII band(s)

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Australia

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | United
States
{{cite web |title=Code of Federal Regulations |url=https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=28b05f5394b36aa075de02a8dcd3578a&mc=true&node=se47.1.15_1407&rgn=div8 |website=eCFR.gov |access-date=25 March 2020 }}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Canada
{{cite web |title=RSS-247 — Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices |url=https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10971.html |website=Industry Canada |access-date=10 August 2015 }}{{cite web | title=5GHz Regulations in Canada (2018 Update) | url=https://www.semfionetworks.com/blog/5ghz-regulations-in-canada-2018-update | access-date=26 July 2020}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | United
Kingdom
{{cite web | title=IR 2030 – Licence Exempt Short Range Devices (April 2021) | url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/84970/ir-2030.pdf | access-date=8 December 2021}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Europe
{{CELEX|32005D0513|text=2005/513/EC: Commission Decision of 11 July 2005 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for the implementation of wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs)}}{{CELEX|32007D0090|text=2007/90/EC: Commission Decision of 12 February 2007 amending Decision 2005/513/EC on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for the implementation of Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs)}}{{cite web | title=ERC Recommendation 70-03 Relating to the use of Short Range Devices (SRD) | url=https://efis.cept.org/sitecontent.jsp?sitecontent=srd_regulations | website=www.efis.dk | access-date=31 May 2018}}{{cite web | title=Electronic Communications Committee ECC Decision of 9 July 2004 on the harmonised use of the 5 GHz frequency bands for the implementation of Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs) | url=https://www.erodocdb.dk/docs/doc98/official/pdf/ECCDec0408.pdf | website=www.erodocdb.dk | access-date=27 January 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202043618/http://www.erodocdb.dk/docs/doc98/official/pdf/ECCDec0408.pdf | archive-date=2016-02-02 }}{{cite web | title=ETSI EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017–05) 5 GHz RLAN; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU | url=https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/301800_301899/301893/02.01.01_60/en_301893v020101p.pdf | website=www.etsi.org | access-date=24 December 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://bowdennetworks.co.uk/downloads/5GHz%20Spectrum%20Usage%20UK%20-%202017%20-%20v1.pdf|title=UK 5 GHz WLAN Spectrum (Aug 2017)|website=Bowden Networks}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Russia
{{cite web |url= https://digital.gov.ru/uploaded/files/prilozhenie-k-resheniyu-gkrch-ot-16-iyunya-2021-g--21-58-05.pdf | title=Приложение к решению ГКРЧ от 16 июня 2021 г. No. 21-58-05 (стр.10-11)|trans-title=Appendix to decision of State RF Commission No. 21-58-05 (page 10-11) |language=ru | date= 16 June 2021}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Japan
{{cite web| url=https://www.allied-telesis.co.jp/products/list/wireless/knowl.html| title=無線LAN｜基礎知識| access-date=29 April 2018 |language=ja |trans-title=Wireless LAN {{!}} Basic Knowledge}}{{cite web| url=https://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/resource/j/equ/mra/pdf/26/e12-2.pdf| title=Restudy of 5 GHz band radar detection requirement and points to the market growth| access-date=28 March 2020}}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-19 |title=Top 10 Printers Compatible with 5 GHz Wifi (Top Pick) – Tech Doa |url=https://techdoa.com/printers-compatible-with-5ghz-wifi/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |language=en-US}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | India
{{cite web| url=https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/NFAP%202018.pdf | title=India's National Frequency allocation plan 2018}}{{cite web| url=https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/linville/wireless-regdb.git/tree/db.txt |title=index : kernel/git/linville/wireless-regdb.git }}{{cite web |url=https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/License%20Exemption%20in%205%20GHz%20G_S_R_1048%28E%29%20dated%2022nd%20October%2C%202018_0.pdf?download=1 | title=Gazette Notification for license exemption for usage of 5 GHz frequency band for Wireless LAN }}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Singa-
pore
{{cite web | url=https://www.ida.gov.sg/~/media/Files/PCDG/Licensees/SpectrumMgmt/SpectrumNumMgmt/SpectrumMgmtHB.pdf | page=30 | title=IDA Singapore: Spectrum Management Handbook | date=May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310065020/https://www.ida.gov.sg/~/media/Files/PCDG/Licensees/SpectrumMgmt/SpectrumNumMgmt/SpectrumMgmtHB.pdf |archive-date=10 March 2016 |access-date=2 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/imda/files/regulation-licensing-and-consultations/ict-standards/telecommunication-standards/radio-comms/imdatssrd.pdf?la=en|title=IMDA Technical Specification Short Range Devices – Issue 1 Rev 1, April 2018 / See Page 13 & 14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224202955/https://www.ida.gov.sg/~/media/Files/PCDG/Licensees/StandardsQoS/RadiocomEquipStd/TSSRD.pdf|archive-date=24 February 2015|access-date=7 September 2018}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | China
{{cite web | url=https://wifiamateur.blogspot.com/2013/04/china-opened-more-channels-in-5-ghz.html | title=Wi-Fi Amateur: China Opened More Channels in 5 GHz & Embraced IEEE Std 802.11ac VHT80 | first=Chun "johnson" | last=Hou | date=1 April 2013 | website=wifiamateur.blogspot.com | access-date=5 June 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/wgj/wjfb/art/2021/art_58b24430cb93476fb18a51fe7a350b61.html | script-title=zh:工业和信息化部关于加强和规范2400MHz、5100MHz和5800MHz频段无线电管理有关事宜的通知 | language=zh | trans-title=Notice from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Matters Relating to the Strengthening and Standardization of Radio Management in the 2400 MHz, 5100 MHz and 5800 MHz Frequency Bands}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Israel
Israel: {{cite web | url=https://www.nevo.co.il/law_html/law01/164_008.htm | script-title=he:צו הטלגרף האלחוטי | language=he | trans-title=Wireless Telegraph Order | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204070008/https://www.nevo.co.il/law_html/law01/164_008.htm | archive-date=4 February 2021}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Korea
{{cite web |url=http://www.law.go.kr/행정규칙/대한민국주파수분배표/(2019-87,20191018)

|title=대한민국 주파수 분배표,과학기술정보통신부고시 제2019-87호, 2019. 10. 18. |access-date=2017-08-02 |language=ko |trans-title=Korea Frequency Distribution Table (Ministry of Science and ICT Commission No. 2019–87, 2019.10.18) }}{{cite web |title=신고하지 아니하고 개설할 수 있는 무선국용 무선설비의 기술기준|url=http://www.law.go.kr/행정규칙/신고하지아니하고개설할수있는무선국용무선설비의기술기준/(2019-105,20191223) |website=NATIONAL LAW INFORMATION CENTER |publisher=Korea Ministry of Government Legislation |access-date=12 April 2020|trans-title=Technical standard for radio equipment for radio stations that can be opened without reporting}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Turkey
{{cite web|date=10 March 2021|title=Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurulu Kararı|trans-title=Decision of İnformation Technology and Communication Board|url=https://www.btk.gov.tr/uploads/boarddecisions/gorus-alinmasi-frekans-tahsisinden-muaf-telsiz-cihaz-ve-sistemlerine-iliskin-teknik-olcutler/68-2021-web.pdf |access-date=2 November 2021|website=www.btk.gov.tr|language=tr}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | South Africa
{{cite web |url=https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/Radio-Frequency-Spectrum-Regulations-2015.pdf |title=The Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015 |website=Icasa.org.za |pages=74–76 |access-date=10 September 2018 }}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Brazil
{{cite act|legislature=Anatel|index=14448|date=4 December 2017|article=11|url=https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos-de-certificacao-de-produtos/2017/1139-ato-14448|language=pt-br|access-date=2022-08-20}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Taiwan
{{cite web |title=低功率射頻器材技術規範 |trans-title=Technical Specifications for Low Power Radio Frequency Equipment |url=https://www.ncc.gov.tw/chinese/files/20071/%e4%bd%8e%e5%8a%9f%e7%8e%87%e5%b0%84%e9%a0%bb%e5%99%a8%e6%9d%90%e6%8a%80%e8%a1%93%e8%a6%8f%e7%af%84%e5%85%a8%e6%96%87%20-1090813v2%20-%20%e5%8a%a0%e7%9b%ae%e9%8c%84.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903084805/https://www.ncc.gov.tw/chinese/files/20071/%E4%BD%8E%E5%8A%9F%E7%8E%87%E5%B0%84%E9%A0%BB%E5%99%A8%E6%9D%90%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E8%A6%8F%E7%AF%84%E5%85%A8%E6%96%87%20-1090813v2%20-%20%E5%8A%A0%E7%9B%AE%E9%8C%84.pdf |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |publisher=National Communications Commission, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |language=zh}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | New
Zealand
{{cite web | url=https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2019-go1588 | website=gazette.govt.nz |title=Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2019 |access-date=28 March 2020}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Bahrain
{{cite web | url=http://www.tra.org.bh/media/document/FORM_OF_INDIVIDUAL_LICENSE_FOR_THE_USE_OF%2023.pdf | title=FORM OF INDIVIDUAL LICENSE FOR THE USE OF 2.4 and 5 GHz Spectrum |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810222919/https://www.tra.org.bh/media/document/FORM_OF_INDIVIDUAL_LICENSE_FOR_THE_USE_OF%2023.pdf |archive-date=10 August 2016 |access-date=28 March 2020}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Vietnam
{{cite web | url=https://mic.gov.vn/Upload_Moi/VanBan/08TT.PDF | website=mic.gov.vn |title=Quy định danh mục thiết bị vô tuyến điện được miễn giấy phép sử dụng tần số vô tuyến điện, điều kiện kỹ thuật và khai thác kèm theo |access-date=25 December 2022}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Indonesia
{{Cite web|title=Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 1 Tahun 2019 tanggal 24 April 2019|url=https://jdih.kominfo.go.id/produk_hukum/unduh/id/676/t/peraturan+menteri+komunikasi+dan+informatika+nomor+1+tahun+2019+tanggal+24+april+2019|access-date=2020-12-05|website=jdih.kominfo.go.id|language=id}}

! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Philippines
{{cite web | url=https://ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LawsRulesRegulations/MemoCirculars/MC2003/MC-09-09-2003.pdf | website=ntc.gov.ph | title=Wireless Data Networks And Devices | access-date= 3 August 2023}}

scope="col" class="sticky-table-none" | {{tooltip|40
MHz|Channel in 802.11n}}

! scope="col" | 80
MHz

! scope="col" | 160
MHz

{{0}}32

| 5160

| 5150–5170

| {{na}}

| {{na}}

| {{na}}

| rowspan=5 | U-NII-1

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Yes {{notetag|name=N1000}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/TPC {{notetag|name=N100400}} {{notetag|name=N100500}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/TPC {{notetag|name=N100400}} {{notetag|name=N100500}} }}

| rowspan=10 {{yes|Indoors/TPC {{notetag|name=N200}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=4 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| {{Unknown}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/TPC}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=10 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=10 {{yes|Indoors}}

{{0}}36

| 5180

| 5170–5190

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|38|36+40 or 40-36}}

| rowspan=4 | 42

| rowspan=8 | 50

| rowspan=8 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC}}

{{0}}40

| 5200

| 5190–5210

{{0}}44

| 5220

| 5210–5230

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|46|44+48 or 48-44}}

{{0}}48

| 5240

| 5230–5250

| {{yes|Indoors}}{{notetag|name=N100300}}

{{0}}52

| 5260

| 5250–5270

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|54|52+56 or 56-52}}

| rowspan=4 | 58

| rowspan=5 | U-NII-2A

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC {{notetag|name=N100200}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N10004000}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS
/TPC {{notetag|name=N100400}} {{notetag|name=N100500}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS
/TPC {{notetag|name=N100400}} {{notetag|name=N100500}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC}}

| rowspan=4 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100200}} }}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC or{{notetag|name=N100200}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100200}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC or{{notetag|name=N100200}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100200}}}}

{{0}}56

| 5280

| 5270–5290

{{0}}60

| 5300

| 5290–5310

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|62|60+64 or 64–60}}

{{0}}64

| 5320

| 5310–5330

{{0}}68

| 5340

| 5330–5350

| rowspan=2 {{n/a|70|style=color:darkgray}}

| rowspan=4 {{n/a|74|style=color:darkgray}}

| rowspan=8 {{n/a|82|style=color:darkgray}}

| {{yes|Indoors/DFS/TPC}}

| style="border-bottom: 0px black" {{Unknown}}

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}72

| 5360

| 5350–5370

| rowspan=6 style=color:black | U-NII-2B

| rowspan=6 colspan=21 {{Unknown|Unused|style=color: black}}

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}76

| 5380

| 5370–5390

| rowspan=2 {{n/a|78|style=color:darkgray}}

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}80

| 5400

| 5390–5410

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}84

| 5420

| 5410–5430

| rowspan=2 {{n/a|86|style=color:darkgray}}

| rowspan=4 {{n/a|90|style=color:darkgray}}

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}88

| 5440

| 5430–5450

style=color:darkgray

| {{0}}92

| 5460

| 5450–5470

| rowspan=2 {{n/a|94|style=color:darkgray}}

{{0}}96

| 5480

| 5470–5490

| rowspan=12 | U-NII-2C

| rowspan=6 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}}}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N10004000}} }}

| rowspan=6 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}} }}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100600}} {{notetag|name=N100700}} }}

| rowspan=9 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100600}} {{notetag|name=N100700}} }}

| rowspan=9 {{no}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=2 {{yes}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=13 {{no}}

| rowspan=12 {{yes|Indoors/DFS/
TPC or{{notetag|name=N5001000}}{{notetag|name=N100800}}}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=12 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| {{Unknown}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}}}}

| rowspan=13 {{no}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}} }}

| rowspan=13 {{no}}

| rowspan=20 {{yes|Indoors}}

100

| 5500

| 5490–5510

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|102|100+104 or 104-100}}

| rowspan=4 | 106

| rowspan=8 | 114

| rowspan=11 {{yes}}

104

| 5520

| 5510–5530

| rowspan=11 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N100990}} }}

108

| 5540

| 5530–5550

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|110|108+112 or 112-108}}

112

| 5560

| 5550–5570

116

| 5580

| 5570–5590

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|118|116+120 or 120-116}}

| rowspan=4 | 122

120

| 5600

| 5590–5610

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

124

| 5620

| 5610–5630

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|126|124+128 or 128-124}}

128

| 5640

| 5630–5650

132

| 5660

| 5650–5670

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|134|132+136 or 136-132}}

| rowspan=4 | 138

| {{na|rowspan=4}}

| rowspan=4 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}} }}

| rowspan=4 {{yes|DFS/TPC {{notetag|name=N5001000}} }}

| rowspan=3 {{maybe|DFS/SRD ch 138 & 142; DFS/TPC otherwise}}

| rowspan=11 {{yes|Indoors/TPC {{notetag|name=N200}} }}

136

| 5680

| 5670–5690

140

| 5700

| 5690–5710

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|142|140+144 or 144-140}}

144

| 5720

| 5710–5730

| U-NII-2C/3

| rowspan=9 {{yes|SRD {{notetag|name=ERC.Recommendation.70-03.Annex1}} }}

| {{yes|Indoors{{notetag|name=N100900}}}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

style="border-right: 0px black;" |

| style="border-left: 0px black;" |

| 5730–5735

| colspan=3 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=6 | U-NII-3

| colspan=4 {{Unknown}}

| colspan=14 {{Unknown}}

149

| 5745

| 5735–5755

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|151|149+153 or 153-149}}

| rowspan=4 | 155

| rowspan=8 | 163

| rowspan=7 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Yes {{notetag|name=N4000|limited to 4000 mW e.i.r.p. {{cite web | url=https://transition.fcc.gov/bureaus/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct14/51-New-Rules-for-UNII-Bands,-Oct-2014-TN.pdf | title=New rules for U-NII bands | date=22 October 2014 | access-date=20 Aug 2024}}}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|SRD (200 mW)}}

| rowspan=8 {{no}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|Indoors}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=7 {{yes|Indoors {{notetag|name=N100900}}}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=8 {{no}}

| rowspan=8 {{no}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes|DFS/TPC/
Fixed}}

| rowspan=5 {{yes}}

| rowspan=4 {{yes}}

153

| 5765

| 5755–5775

157

| 5785

| 5775–5795

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|159|157+161 or 161-157}}

161

| 5805

| 5795–5815

165

| 5825

| 5815–5835

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|167|165+169 or 169-165}}

| rowspan=4 | 171

| rowspan=4 {{no}}

169

| 5845

| 5835–5855

| U-NII-3/4

| rowspan=3 {{yes|Indoors}} {{notetag|name=N5850}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=2 {{yes|SRD (25 mW) {{notetag|name=ERC.Recommendation.70-03.Annex1}} }}

| rowspan=2 {{yes}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

| rowspan=3 {{no}}

173

| 5865

| 5855–5875

| rowspan=2 | {{Abbr|175|173+177 or 177-173}}

| rowspan=2 | U-NII-4

| rowspan=2 {{no}}

| rowspan=2 {{no}}

177

| 5885

| 5875–5895

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

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! {{Abbr|Ch.|Channel}} 20 MHz

! {{Abbr|F0|Center frequency}}
(MHz)

! Frequency
range
(MHz)

! {{Abbr|40
MHz|Channel in 802.11n}}

! 80
MHz

! 160
MHz

! US FCC
U-NII band(s)

! Australia

! United States

! Canada

! United Kingdom

! Europe

! Russia

! Japan

! India

! Singapore

! China

! Israel

! Korea

! Turkey

! South Africa

! Brazil

! Taiwan

! New Zealand

! Bahrain

! Vietnam

! Indonesia

! Philippines

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| colspan="28" style="text-align: left;" | Notes: {{notefoot|refs=

{{notetag|name=N5850|In November 2020, the FCC ordered that the U-NII 4 spectrum between 5.850 and 5.925 GHz be split between 45 MHz for unlicensed use (from 5.850–5.895 GHz, indoors only) and 30 MHz dedicated to C-V2X for vehicles (from 5.895–5.925 GHz), implicitly sunsetting the use of DSRC vehicle technology in both.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-20 |title=FCC Modernizes 5.9 GHz Band to Improve Wi-Fi and Automotive Safety {{!}} Federal Communications Commission |url=https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-modernizes-59-ghz-band-improve-wi-fi-and-automotive-safety-0 |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=www.fcc.gov |language=en}} U-NII 4 channels 169–177, for indoor use, has been allowed since November 2020. Power limits are specified in 47 CFR 15.407(a)(3).{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=47 CFR 15.407(a)(3) |url=https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/part-15/section-15.407#p-15.407(a)(3) |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=National Archives Code of Federal Regulations |language=en}}}}

{{notetag|name=N1000|limited to 1000 mW e.i.r.p. {{cite web | url=https://transition.fcc.gov/bureaus/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct14/51-New-Rules-for-UNII-Bands,-Oct-2014-TN.pdf | title=New rules for U-NII bands | date=22 October 2014 | access-date=20 Aug 2024}}}}

{{notetag|name=N10004000|limited to 1000 mW e.i.r.p. for client and 4000 mW e.i.r.p. for master {{cite web | url=https://transition.fcc.gov/bureaus/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct14/51-New-Rules-for-UNII-Bands,-Oct-2014-TN.pdf | title=New rules for U-NII bands | date=22 October 2014 | access-date=20 Aug 2024}}}}

{{notetag|name=N5001000|limited to 500 mW instead of 1 W without TPC}}

{{notetag|name=N100200|limited to 100 mW instead of 200 mW without TPC}}

{{notetag|name=N200|limited to 200 mW}}

{{notetag|name=N100300|limited to power density of 2.5 mW/MHz}}

{{notetag|name=N100400|Transmit power / Power density: Max. 200 mW e.i.r.p. Max. 10 mW/MHz e.i.r.p. density in any 1 MHz band. WAS/RLANs operating in the band 5250–5350 MHz shall either employ transmitter power control (TPC), which provides, on average, a mitigation factor of at least 3 dB on the maximum permitted output power of the systems; or if transmitter power control is not in use, the maximum permitted e.i.r.p. and the corresponding e.i.r.p. density limits shall be reduced by 3 dB.

Type of Antenna: integral or dedicated.

Max. 25 mW e.i.r.p. (5150–5250 MHz) inside cars for RLAN use. RLAN use inside cars (passenger cars, lorries, buses) in the band 5150–5250 MHz is allowed at a maximum e.i.r.p. of 25 mW.

EN 301 893 / ECC/DEC/(04)08 / ERC/REC 70-03, Annex A.}}

{{notetag|name=ERC.Recommendation.70-03.Annex1|short range devices limited to 25 mW EIRP {{cite web | url=https://efis.cept.org/sitecontent.jsp?sitecontent=srd_regulations | title=Relating to the use of Short Range Devices (SRD) | work=ECC | date=13 October 2017 | access-date=31 May 2018}} }}

{{notetag|name=N100500|Channel access and occupation rules: WAS/RLANs operating in the band 5250–5350 MHz shall use mitigation techniques that give at least the same protection as the detection, operational and response requirements described in EN 301 893 to ensure compatible operation with radiodetermination systems (radars). Such mitigation techniques shall equalise the probability of selecting a specific channel for all available channels so as to ensure, on average, a near-uniform spread of spectrum loading.

The equipment shall implement an adequate spectrum sharing mechanism in order to facilitate sharing between the various technologies and applications. The adequate spectrum sharing mechanism can be e.g. LBT (Listen Before Talk), DAA (Detect And Avoid) or any other mechanism providing a similar level of mitigation.

EN 301 893 / ECC/DEC/(04)08 / ERC/REC 70-03, Annex A.}}

{{notetag|name=N100600|Transmit power / Power density: Max. 1 W e.i.r.p. Max. 50 mW/MHz e.i.r.p. density in any 1 MHz band. WAS/RLANs operating in the band 5470–5725 MHz shall either employ transmitter power control (TPC), which provides, on average, a mitigation factor of at least 3 dB on the maximum permitted output power of the systems; or if transmitter power control is not in use, the maximum permitted e.i.r.p. and the corresponding e.i.r.p. density limits shall be reduced by 3 dB.

Type of Antenna: integral or dedicated.

EN 301 893 / ECC/DEC/(04)08 /-.}}

{{notetag|name=N100700|Channel access and occupation rules: WAS/RLANs operating in the bands 5470–5725 MHz shall use mitigation techniques that give at least the same protection as the detection, operational and response requirements described in EN 301 893 to ensure compatible operation with radiodetermination systems (radars). Such mitigation techniques shall equalise the probability of selecting a specific channel for all available channels so as to ensure, on average, a near-uniform spread of spectrum loading.

The equipment shall implement an adequate spectrum sharing mechanism in order to facilitate sharing between the various technologies and applications. The adequate spectrum sharing mechanism can be e.g. LBT (Listen Before Talk), DAA (Detect And Avoid) or any other mechanism providing a similar level of mitigation.

EN 301 893 / ECC/DEC/(04)08 /-.}}

{{notetag|name=N100800|limited to power density of 14 dBm/MHz instead of 17 dBm/MHz without TPC}}

{{notetag|name=N100900|limited to power density of 10 dBm/MHz, limited to 25 mW}}

{{notetag|name=N100990|Transmit power control mechanism may not be required for systems with an e.i.r.p. of less than 500 mW. Ref- section 3 (iv) G.S.R. 1048(E). dt 18 October 2018}}

}}

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|+ Caption

Text

! Meaning

{{yes}}

| Compliant equipment may emit in this band without special restrictions.

{{no}}

| Equipment shall not emit in this band.

{{yes|Indoors}}

| Equipment emitting in this band shall not be used outdoors.

{{yes|DFS}}

| Equipment must comply with DFS restrictions.

{{yes|SRD}}

| Equipment must comply with SRD restrictions.

{{yes|Indoors/DFS}}

| Equipment must comply with DFS restrictions and shall not be used outdoors.

{{yes|Indoors/TPC}}

| Equipment must comply with TPC restrictions and shall not be used outdoors.

{{yes|DFS/TPC}}

| Equipment must comply with DFS and TPC restrictions.

{{yes|DFS/TPC + SRD}}

| Equipment must comply with DFS, TPC, and SRD restrictions.

{{yes|Indoors/DFS/TPC}}

| Equipment must comply with DFS and TPC restrictions and shall not be used outdoors.

{{nonfree|Registration required}}

| Users must register with the applicable regulatory authority before using this band.

{{Unknown}}

| Information regarding regulations in this band is not available.

colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Notes: {{citation | title = Key Words for Use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels | date = March 1997 | rfc = 2119 | last1 = Bradner | first1 = Scott O. }}

= Country-specific information =

== United States ==

=== DFS and TPC ===

Source:IEEE 802.11-2007 Annex J modified by amendments k, y and n.

In 2007, the FCC (United States) began requiring that devices operating in the bands of 5.250–5.350 GHz and 5.470–5.725 GHz must employ dynamic frequency selection (DFS) and transmit power control (TPC) capabilities. This is to avoid interference with weather-radar and military applications.{{cite web|url=https://louise.hallikainen.org/FCC/FccRules/2011/15/407/|title=15.407 – General technical requirements|website=louise.hallikainen.org|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323122829/https://louise.hallikainen.org/FCC/FccRules/2011/15/407/|archive-date=23 March 2012|access-date=2 August 2017}} In 2010, the FCC further clarified the use of channels in the 5.470–5.725 GHz band to avoid interference with TDWR, a type of weather radar system.{{cite web|url=https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?id=41732&switch=P|title=Publication Number: 443999 Rule Parts: 15E|date=14 August 2014|work=Federal Communications Commission|quote=Devices must be professionally installed when operating in the 5470 – 5725 GHz band}} In FCC parlance, these restrictions are now referred to collectively as the Old Rules. On 10 June 2015, the FCC approved a new ruleset for 5 GHz device operation (called the New Rules), which adds 160 and 80 MHz channel identifiers, and re-enables previously prohibited DFS channels, in Publication Number 905462.{{cite web|url=https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=27155|title=905462 15.401 UNII, U-NII, DFS Test Procedures|author=FCC Office of Engineering and Technology|website=apps.fcc.gov|access-date=8 August 2015}} This FCC publication eliminates the ability for manufacturers to have devices approved or modified under the Old Rules in phases; the New Rules apply in all circumstances {{as of|2016|06|02|lc=y|post=.}}

Source:

== United Kingdom ==

The UK's Ofcom regulations for unlicensed use of the 5 GHz band is similar to Europe, except that DFS is not required for the frequency range 5.725–5.850 GHz and the SRD maximum mean e.i.r.p is 200 mW instead of 25 mW.{{cite web|url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/84970/ir-2030.pdf |title=IR 2030 Licence Exempt Short Range Devices (April 2021) |access-date=8 December 2021}}

Additionally, 5.925–6.425 GHz is also available for unlicensed use, as long as it is used indoors with an SRD of 250 mW.

== Germany ==

Germany requires DFS and TPC capabilities on 5.250–5.350 GHz and 5.470–5.725 GHz as well; in addition, the frequency range 5.150–5.350 GHz is allowed only for indoor use, leaving only 5.470–5.725 GHz for outdoor and indoor use.{{cite web|url=https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Allgemeinzuteilungen/2010_07_WLAN_5GHz_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile|title=Bundesnetzagentur Vfg 7/2010 / See footnote 4 and 5 (German only)|access-date=2 August 2017}}

Since this is the German implementation of EU Rule 2005/513/EC, similar regulations must be expected throughout the European Union.

European standard EN 301 893 covers 5.15–5.725 GHz operation, and {{as of|2017|05|23|lc=y}} v2.1.1 has been adopted.{{cite web|url=https://portal.etsi.org/webapp/workProgram/Report_Schedule.asp?WKI_ID=46061|title=Details of 'REN/BRAN-60015' Work Item Schedule|access-date=24 December 2018}}

6 GHz can now be used.{{cite web|url=https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Allgemeines/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2021/20210714_WLAN6GHz.pdf|title=WLAN-Nutzungen nun auch im 6 GHz-Bereich 02. July 2021|access-date=29 December 2021}}

== Austria ==

Austria adopted Decision 2005/513/EC directly into national law.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bmvit.gv.at/ofb/publikationen/infoblaetter/downloads/201005en.pdf |title=Information of the Austrian Telecommunications Authority – Wireless Local Area Networks (WAS, WLAN, RLAN) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714115450/https://www.bmvit.gv.at/ofb/publikationen/infoblaetter/downloads/201005en.pdf |archive-date=July 14, 2019|access-date=August 2, 2017 }} The same restrictions as in Germany apply, only 5.470–5.725 GHz is allowed to be used outdoors and indoors.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}

== Japan ==

Japan's use of 10 and 20 MHz-wide 5 GHz wireless channels is codified by Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) document STD-T71, Broadband Mobile Access Communication System (CSMA).{{cite web|url=https://www.arib.or.jp/english/html/overview/st_ej.html|title=List of ARIB Standards for Radio|website=www.arib.or.jp|access-date=19 January 2016}} Additional rule specifications relating to 40, 80, and 160 MHz channel allocation has been taken on by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC).{{cite web|url=https://wifiamateur.blogspot.com/2013/04/80211ac-device-deployment-in-japan.html|title=Wi-Fi Amateur: IEEE Std 802.11ac Deployment in Japan|last=Hou|first=Chun "johnson"|date=3 April 2013|website=wifiamateur.blogspot.com|access-date=19 January 2016}}

== Brazil ==

In Brazil, the use of TPC is required in the 5.150–5.350 GHz and 5.470–5.725 GHz bands is required, but devices without TPC are allowed with a reduction of 3 dB.{{cite act|legislature=Anatel|index=14448|date=4 December 2017|article=11.5|url=https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos-de-certificacao-de-produtos/2017/1139-ato-14448|language=pt-br|access-date=2022-08-20}} DFS is required in the 5.250–5.350 GHz and 5.470–5.725 GHz bands, and optional in the 5.150–5.250 GHz band.{{cite act|legislature=Anatel|index=14448|date=4 December 2017|article=11.6|url=https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos-de-certificacao-de-produtos/2017/1139-ato-14448|language=pt-br|access-date=2022-08-20}}

== Australia ==

{{As of|2015|post=,}} some of the Australian channels require DFS to be utilised (a significant change from the 2000 regulations, which allowed lower power operation without DFS). As per AS/NZS 4268 B1 and B2, transmitters designed to operate in any part of 5250–5350 MHz and 5470–5725 MHz bands shall implement DFS in accordance with sections 4.7 and 5.3.8 and Annex D of ETSI EN 301 893 or alternatively in accordance with FCC paragraph 15.407(h)(2). Also as per AS/NZS 4268 B3 and B4, transmitters designed to operate in any part of 5250–5350 MHz and 5470–5725 MHz bands shall implement TPC in accordance with sections 4.4 and 5.3.4 of ETSI EN 301 893 or alternatively in accordance with FCC paragraph 15.407(h)(1).

== New Zealand ==

New Zealand regulation differs from Australian.{{Cite web |url=https://www.rsm.govt.nz/licensing/frequencies-for-anyone/short-range-devices-gurl/ |title=Short Range Devices GURL |website=Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand }}

== Philippines ==

In the Philippines, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) allows the use of 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz and 5470 MHz to 5850 MHz frequency bands indoors with an effective radiated power (ERP) not exceeding 250 mW. Indoor Wireless Data Network (WDN) equipment and devices shall not use external antenna. All outdoor equipment/radio station whether for private WDN or public WDN shall be covered by appropriate permits and licenses required under existing rules and regulations.{{cite web | url=https://ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LawsRulesRegulations/MemoCirculars/MC2003/MC-09-09-2003.pdf | website=ntc.gov.ph | title=Wireless Data Networks And Devices | access-date= 3 August 2023}}

== Singapore ==

Singapore regulation requires DFS and TPC to be used in the 5.250–5.350 GHz band to transmit more than 100 mW effective radiated power (EIRP), but no more than 200 mW, and requires DFS capability on 5.250–5.350 GHz below or equal to 100 mW EIRP, and requires DFS and TPC capabilities on 5.470–5.725 below or equal to 1000 mW EIRP. Operating 5.725–5.850 GHz above 1000 mW and below or equal to 4000 mW EIRP shall be approved on exceptional basis.

== South Korea ==

In South Korea, the Ministry of Science and ICT has public notices. 신고하지 아니하고 개설할 수 있는 무선국용 무선설비의 기술기준, Technical standard for radio equipment for radio stations that can be opened without reporting. They allowed 160 MHz channel bandwidth from 2018 to 2016–27.{{cite web |url=http://www.law.go.kr/행정규칙/신고하지아니하고개설할수있는무선국용무선설비의기술기준/(2019-105,20191223) |title=신고하지 아니하고 개설할 수 있는 무선국용 무선설비의 기술기준 |language=ko |website=National Law Information Center |publisher=Korea Ministry of Government Legislation |trans-title=Technical Standard for Radio Equipment for Radio Stations That Can Be Opened without Reporting |access-date=12 April 2020 }}

== China ==

China MIIT expanded allowed channels {{as of|2012|12|31|lc=y}} to add UNII-1, 5150–5250 MHz, UNII-2, 5250–5350 MHz (DFS/TPC), similar to European standards EN 301.893 V1.7.1.{{cite press release | url=https://www.miit.gov.cn/n11293472/n11293832/n12843926/n13917072/15140529.html | website=Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |title=工业和信息化部发布5150-5350兆赫兹频段无线接入系统频率使用相关事宜的通知 |language=zh |trans-title=Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Issues Notice on Frequency Use of Wireless Access System in the 5150-5350 MHz Band |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530151754/http://www.miit.gov.cn/n11293472/n11293832/n12843926/n13917072/15140529.html |archive-date=30 May 2013 |access-date=2 August 2017}}

China MIIT expanded allowed channels {{as of|2017|07|03|lc=y}} to add U-NII-3, 5725–5850 MHz.{{cite press release | url=https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/wgj/wjfb/art/2020/art_bfd0fd64e0a1427aaf8aff18a01c0fd0.html | website=Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |title=关于使用5.8GHz频段频率事宜的通知 |language=zh |trans-title=Notice on Frequency Use of Wireless Access System around 5.8GHz |access-date=19 August 2021}}

== Indonesia ==

Indonesia allows use of the band {{nowrap|5150–5350 MHz}} with maximum EIRP of {{nowrap|200 mW}} ({{nowrap|23 dBm}}) and maximum bandwidth of {{nowrap|160 MHz}}, and the band {{nowrap|5725–5825 MHz}} with the same maximum EIRP and maximum bandwidth of {{nowrap|80 MHz}} for indoor use. Outdoors, use of the band {{nowrap|5725–5825 MHz}} with maximum EIRP of {{nowrap|4 W}} ({{nowrap|36 dBm}}) is allowed, with a maximum bandwidth of {{nowrap|20 MHz}}.{{cite web | url=https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/255564/permenkominfo-no-2-tahun-2023 | title=Permenkominfo No. 2 Tahun 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://jdih.kominfo.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id/862/t/peraturan+menteri+komunikasi+dan+informatika+nomor+2+tahun+2023 | title=Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 2 Tahun 2023 }}

== India ==

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 4 and 7 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) and sections 4 and 10 of the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 (17 of 1933) and in supersession of notification under G.S.R. 46(E), dated 28 January 2005 and notification under G.S.R. 36(E), dated 10 January 2007 and notification under G.S.R. 38(E), dated 19 January 2007, the Central Government made the rules, called the Use of Wireless Access System including Radio Local Area Network in 5 GHz band (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2018. The rules include criteria like 26 dB bandwidth{{dubious|India – 26 dB what?|date=November 2023}} of the modulated signal measured relative to the maximum level of the modulated carrier, the maximum power within the specified measurement bandwidth, within the device operating band; measurements in the 5725–5875 MHz band are made over a bandwidth of 500 kHz; measurements in the 5150–5250 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, and 5470–5725 MHz bands are made over a bandwidth of 1 MHz or 26 dB emission bandwidth of the device. No licence shall be required under indoor and outdoor environment to establish, maintain, work, possess or deal in any wireless equipment for the purpose of low power wireless access systems. Transmitters operating in 5725–5875 MHz, all emissions within the frequency range from the band edge to 10 MHz above or below the band edge shall not exceed an EIRP of {{nowrap|−17 dBm/MHz}}; for frequencies 10 MHz or greater above or below the band edge, emission shall not exceed an EIRP of {{nowrap|−27 dBm/MHz}}.{{cite web |title=India's National Frequency allocation plan 2018" (PDF). |url=https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/NFAP%202018.pdf |ref=GoI}}

{{cite web |title=Gazette Notification for license exemption for usage of 5 GHz frequency band for Wireless LAN" (PDF) |url=https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/License%20Exemption%20in%205%20GHz%20G_S_R_1048%28E%29%20dated%2022nd%20October%2C%202018_0.pdf?download=1 |ref=Wireless Planning and coordination wing}}

5.9 GHz ([[802.11p]])

The 802.11p amendment published on 15 July 2010, specifies WLAN in the licensed band of 5.9 GHz (5.850–5.925 GHz).

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class="wikitable sticky-header"
style="text-align: center;" | Channel

! style="text-align: center;" | Center
frequency
(MHz)

! style="text-align: center;" | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! style="text-align: center;" | 10
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | 20
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | Band
name

! style="text-align: center;" | United
States

! style="text-align: center;" | United
Kingdom

! style="text-align: center;" | Europe

! style="text-align: center;" | Japan

172

| style="text-align: center;" | 5860

| style="text-align: center;" | 5855–5865

| style="text-align: center;" | 10

| rowspan=5 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=5 style="text-align: center;" | DSRC

| rowspan=5 colspan=2 {{Unknown}}

| rowspan=5 {{Yes}}

| rowspan=5 {{Unknown}}

174

| style="text-align: center;" | 5870

| style="text-align: center;" | 5865–5875

| style="text-align: center;" | 10

176

| style="text-align: center;" | 5880

| style="text-align: center;" | 5875–5885

| style="text-align: center;" |10

178

| style="text-align: center;" | 5890

| style="text-align: center;" | 5885–5895

| style="text-align: center;" |10

180

| style="text-align: center;" | 5900

| style="text-align: center;" | 5895–5905

| style="text-align: center;" | 10

182

| style="text-align: center;" | 5910

| style="text-align: center;" | 5905–5915

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" | 10

| style="border-bottom: 0px black" |

| rowspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | C-V2X

| rowspan=9 {{no}}

| rowspan=2 {{no}}

| rowspan=9 {{no}}

| rowspan=9 {{nonfree|Registration
required}}

183 (proposed)

| style="text-align: center;" | 5915

| style="text-align: center;" | 5905–5925

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" |

| style="text-align: center; border-top: 0px black; border-bottom: 0px black; border-left: 0px black;" | 20

184

| style="text-align: center;" | 5920

| style="text-align: center;" | 5915–5925

| style="text-align: center;" | 10

| style="border-top: 0px black;" |

| rowspan=7 {{yes|Indoors/SRD
(250 mW)}}

colspan=6 |
187

| style="text-align: center;" | 5935

| style="text-align: center;" | 5930–5940

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" | 10

| style="border-bottom: 0px black" |

| rowspan=5 {{n/a}}

188

| style="text-align: center;" | 5940

| style="text-align: center;" | 5930–5950

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" |

| style="text-align: center; border-top: 0px black; border-bottom: 0px black; border-left: 0px black;" | 20

189

| style="text-align: center;" | 5945

| style="text-align: center;" | 5940–5950

| style="text-align: center;" | 10

| style="border-top: 0px black;" |

192

| style="text-align: center;" | 5960

| style="text-align: center;" | 5950–5970

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" |

| style="text-align: center; border-top: 0px black; border-left: 0px black;" | 20

196

| style="text-align: center;" | 5980

| style="text-align: center;" | 5970–5990

| style="text-align: center; border-right: 0px black;" |

| style="text-align: center; border-top: 0px black; border-left: 0px black;" | 20

6 GHz (802.11ax and 802.11be)

The Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced the term Wi‑Fi 6E to identify and certify IEEE 802.11ax devices that support this new band, which is also used by Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be).

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rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | {{Abbr|Ch.|Channel}}
20 MHz

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | {{Abbr|F0|Center frequency}}
(MHz)

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! colspan=5 | Center Frequency Index

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | United
States
FCC
U-NII band(s)

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | United States

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Canada

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Europe,
Japan,
Russia,
New Zealand,{{cite news |title=Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2022 |url=https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-go3100 |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Gazette.govt.nz |issue=2022–go3100 |date=1 August 2022}}
Indonesia,{{cite web |title=Keputusan Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital Nomor 12 Tahun 2025 tentang Spektrum Frekuensi Radio Berdasarkan Izin Kelas dan Standar Teknis Alat Telekomunikasi dan/atau Perangkat Telekomunikasi Untuk Jaringan Area Lokal Radio (Radio Local Area Network) |url=https://jdih.komdigi.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id/950/t/keputusan+menteri+komunikasi+dan+digital+nomor+12+tahun+2025 |website=JDIH Kemkomdigi |publisher=Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia |access-date=11 February 2025 |date=15 January 2025 |language=id-id}} Vietnam

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Australia,
Greenland,
United Arab Emirates,
United Kingdom,
Mexico

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Brazil,{{cite act|legislature=Anatel|index=14448|date=4 December 2017|article=11.7|url=https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos-de-certificacao-de-produtos/2017/1139-ato-14448|language=pt-br|access-date=2022-08-20}}
Chile,
Costa Rica,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Peru,
Saudi Arabia,
South Korea

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Colombia,
Jordan,
Qatar

! rowspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Singapore, Hong Kong,{{Cite web |title=Office of the Communications Authority – Smart Choice of Wi-Fi Devices |url=https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/guide/general/smart_choice_of_wi_fi_devices/index.html |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=www.ofca.gov.hk}} Macao, Philippines

style="text-align: center;" class="sticky-table-none" | 40
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | 80
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | 160
MHz

! colspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | 320
MHz

2

| style="text-align: center;" | 5935

| style="text-align: center;" | 5925–5945

| colspan=5 {{n/a}}

| rowspan=25 style="text-align: center;" | U-NII-5

| rowspan=25 {{yes|Standard
/LPI}}

| rowspan=25 {{yes|Standard
/LPI/VLP}}

| {{yes|LPI/VLPexcept Europe}}

| rowspan=25 {{yes}}

| rowspan=25 {{yes}}

| rowspan=25 | Proposed

| rowspan=25 {{Yes}}

1

| style="text-align: center;" | 5955

| style="text-align: center;" | 5945–5965

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 3

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 7

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 15

| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;" | 31

| rowspan=8 {{na}}

| rowspan=24 {{yes|LPI/VLP}}

5

| style="text-align: center;" | 5975

| style="text-align: center;" | 5965–5985

9

| style="text-align: center;" | 5995

| style="text-align: center;" | 5985–6005

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 11

13

| style="text-align: center;" | 6015

| style="text-align: center;" | 6005–6025

17

| style="text-align: center;" | 6035

| style="text-align: center;" | 6025–6045

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 19

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 23

21

| style="text-align: center;" | 6055

| style="text-align: center;" | 6045–6065

25

| style="text-align: center;" | 6075

| style="text-align: center;" | 6065–6085

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 27

29

| style="text-align: center;" | 6095

| style="text-align: center;" | 6085–6105

33

| style="text-align: center;" | 6115

| style="text-align: center;" | 6105–6125

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 35

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 39

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 47

| rowspan=16 style="text-align: center;" | 63

37

| style="text-align: center;" | 6135

| style="text-align: center;" | 6125–6145

41

| style="text-align: center;" | 6155

| style="text-align: center;" | 6145–6165

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 43

45

| style="text-align: center;" | 6175

| style="text-align: center;" | 6165–6185

49

| style="text-align: center;" | 6195

| style="text-align: center;" | 6185–6205

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 51

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 55

53

| style="text-align: center;" | 6215

| style="text-align: center;" | 6205–6225

57

| style="text-align: center;" | 6235

| style="text-align: center;" | 6225–6245

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 59

61

| style="text-align: center;" | 6255

| style="text-align: center;" | 6245–6265

65

| style="text-align: center;" | 6275

| style="text-align: center;" | 6265–6285

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 67

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 71

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 79

| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;" | 95

69

| style="text-align: center;" | 6295

| style="text-align: center;" | 6285–6305

73

| style="text-align: center;" | 6315

| style="text-align: center;" | 6305–6325

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 75

77

| style="text-align: center;" | 6335

| style="text-align: center;" | 6325–6345

81

| style="text-align: center;" | 6355

| style="text-align: center;" | 6345–6365

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 83

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 87

85

| style="text-align: center;" | 6375

| style="text-align: center;" | 6365–6385

89

| style="text-align: center;" | 6395

| style="text-align: center;" | 6385–6405

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 91

93

| style="text-align: center;" | 6415

| style="text-align: center;" | 6405–6425

97

| style="text-align: center;" | 6435

| style="text-align: center;" | 6425–6445

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 99

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 103

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 111

| rowspan=16 style="text-align: center;" | 127

| rowspan=5 style="text-align: center;" | U-NII-6

| rowspan=5 {{yes|LPI}}

| rowspan=22 {{yes|Standard
/LPI/VLP}}

| rowspan=35 {{no}}

| rowspan=35 {{no}}

| rowspan=35 {{yes}}

| rowspan=35 | Proposed

| rowspan=35 {{No}}

101

| style="text-align: center;" | 6455

| style="text-align: center;" | 6445–6465

105

| style="text-align: center;" | 6475

| style="text-align: center;" | 6465–6485

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 107

109

| style="text-align: center;" | 6495

| style="text-align: center;" | 6485–6505

113

| style="text-align: center;" | 6515

| style="text-align: center;" | 6505–6525

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 115

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 119

117

| style="text-align: center;" | 6535

| style="text-align: center;" | 6525–6545

| rowspan=17 style="text-align: center;" | U-NII-7

| rowspan=17 {{yes|Standard
/LPI}}

121

| style="text-align: center;" | 6555

| style="text-align: center;" | 6545–6565

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 123

125

| style="text-align: center;" | 6575

| style="text-align: center;" | 6565–6585

129

| style="text-align: center;" | 6595

| style="text-align: center;" | 6585–6605

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 131

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 135

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 143

| rowspan="16" style="text-align: center;" | 159

133

| style="text-align: center;" | 6615

| style="text-align: center;" | 6605–6625

137

| style="text-align: center;" | 6635

| style="text-align: center;" | 6625–6645

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 139

141

| style="text-align: center;" | 6655

| style="text-align: center;" | 6645–6665

145

| style="text-align: center;" | 6675

| style="text-align: center;" | 6665–6685

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 147

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 151

149

| style="text-align: center;" | 6695

| style="text-align: center;" | 6685–6705

153

| style="text-align: center;" | 6715

| style="text-align: center;" | 6705–6725

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 155

157

| style="text-align: center;" | 6735

| style="text-align: center;" | 6725–6745

161

| style="text-align: center;" | 6755

| style="text-align: center;" | 6745–6765

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 163

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 167

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 175

| rowspan=16 style="text-align: center;" | 191

165

| style="text-align: center;" | 6775

| style="text-align: center;" | 6765–6785

169

| style="text-align: center;" | 6795

| style="text-align: center;" | 6785–6805

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 171

173

| style="text-align: center;" | 6815

| style="text-align: center;" | 6805–6825

177

| style="text-align: center;" | 6835

| style="text-align: center;" | 6825–6845

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 179

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 183

181

| style="text-align: center;" | 6855

| style="text-align: center;" | 6845–6865

185

| style="text-align: center;" | 6875

| style="text-align: center;" | 6865–6885

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 187

| style="text-align: center;" | U-NII-7/8

| rowspan=13 {{yes|LPI}}

| rowspan=13 {{yes|LPI/VLP}}

189

| style="text-align: center;" | 6895

| style="text-align: center;" | 6885–6905

| rowspan=12 style="text-align: center;" | U-NII-8

193

| style="text-align: center;" | 6915

| style="text-align: center;" | 6905–6925

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 195

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 199

| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | 207

| rowspan="11" {{na}}

197

| style="text-align: center;" | 6935

| style="text-align: center;" | 6925–6945

201

| style="text-align: center;" | 6955

| style="text-align: center;" | 6945–6965

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 203

205

| style="text-align: center;" | 6975

| style="text-align: center;" | 6965–6985

209

| style="text-align: center;" | 6995

| style="text-align: center;" | 6985–7005

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 211

| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 215

213

| style="text-align: center;" | 7015

| style="text-align: center;" | 7005–7025

217

| style="text-align: center;" | 7035

| style="text-align: center;" | 7025–7045

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 219

221

| style="text-align: center;" | 7055

| style="text-align: center;" | 7045–7065

225

| style="text-align: center;" | 7075

| style="text-align: center;" | 7065–7085

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 227

| rowspan="3" {{na}}

| rowspan="3" {{na}}

| rowspan="3" {{na}}

229

| style="text-align: center;" | 7095

| style="text-align: center;" | 7085–7105

233

| style="text-align: center;" | 7115

| style="text-align: center;" | 7105–7125

| {{na}}

style="text-align: center;" | {{Abbr|Ch.|Channel}}

! style="text-align: center;" | {{Abbr|F0|Center frequency}}
(MHz)

! style="text-align: center;" | Frequency
range
(MHz)

! style="text-align: center;" | 40
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | 80
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | 160
MHz

! colspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | 320
MHz

! style="text-align: center;" | United States
FCC
U-NII band(s)

! style="text-align: center;" | United States

! style="text-align: center;" | Canada

! style="text-align: center;" | Europe,
Japan,
Russia,
New Zealand,
Indonesia,
Vietnam

! style="text-align: center;" | Australia,
Greenland,
United Arab Emirates,
United Kingdom,
Mexico

! style="text-align: center;" | Brazil,
Chile,
Costa Rica,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Peru,
Saudi Arabia,
South Korea

! style="text-align: center;" | Colombia,
Jordan,
Qatar

! style="text-align: center;" | Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, Philippines

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Initialisms (precise definition below):

  • LPI: low-power indoor
  • VLP: very-low-power

= United States =

On 23 April 2020, the FCC voted on and ratified a Report and Order{{Cite web|url=https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-opens-6-ghz-band-wi-fi-and-other-unlicensed-uses/|title=FCC Opens 6 GHz Band to Wi-Fi and Other Unlicensed Uses|website=fcc.gov|date=23 April 2020 }}{{cite web |title=Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz BandReport and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; ET Docket No. 18-295; GN Docket No. 17-183 |url=https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-363490A1.pdf |website=FCC |access-date=24 April 2020 |date=2 April 2020}} to allocate 1.2 GHz of unlicensed spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 GHz) for Wi-Fi use.

== Standard power ==

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|+ USA 6 GHz standard-power channels

Band20 MHz40 MHz

!

80 MHz160 MHz
U-NII-52412

|

63
U-NII-6colspan="5" style="text-align: center;" | Not allowed
U-NII-7178

|

31
U-NII-8colspan="5" style="text-align: center;" | Not Allowed
TOTAL4120

|

94

Standard-power access points are permitted indoors and outdoors at a maximum EIRP of 36 dBm in the U-NII-5 and U-NII-7 sub-bands with automatic frequency coordination (AFC).

== Low-power indoor (LPI) operation ==

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|+ USA 6 GHz low-power indoor channels

Band20 MHz40 MHz80 MHz160 MHz320 MHz
U-NII-52412631.5
U-NII-652.51.250.50.25
U-NII-717.58.754.252.251.125
U-NII-812.55.752.51.250.125
TOTAL59291473

Note: Partial channels indicate channels that span UNII boundaries, which is permitted in 6 GHz LPI operation. Under the proposed channel numbers, the U-NII-7/U-NII-8 boundary is spanned by channels 185 (20 MHz), 187 (40 MHz), 183 (80 MHz), and 175 (160 MHz). The U-NII-6/U-NII-7 boundary is spanned by channels 115 (40 MHz), 119 (80 MHz), and channel 111 (160 MHz).

For use in indoor environments, access points are limited to a maximum EIRP of 30 dBm and a maximum power spectral density of 5 dBm/MHz. They can operate in this mode on all four U-NII bands (5,6,7,8) without the use of automatic frequency coordination. To help ensure they are used only indoors, these types of access points are not permitted to be connectorized for external antennas, weather-resistant, or run on battery power.{{R|FCC-363490A1|p=41}}

== Very-low-power devices ==

The FCC may issue a ruling in the future on a third class of very low power devices such as hotspots and short-range applications.

= Canada =

In November 2020, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada published "Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for Licence-Exempt Use in the 6 GHz Band".{{cite web |title=Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for Licence-Exempt Use in the 6 GHz Band|url=https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11643.html|website=ECC Newsletter |access-date=4 January 2022 |date=November 2020}} They proposed to allow licence-exempt operations in the 6 GHz spectrum for three classes of radio local area networks (RLANs):

== Standard power ==

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 36 dBm and maximum power spectral density (PSD) of 23 dBm/MHz. Should employ Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) control.

== Low-power indoor (LPI) ==

For indoor use only. Maximum EIRP of 30 dBm and maximum PSD of 5 dBm/MHz.

== Very-low-power (VLP) ==

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 14 dBm and maximum PSD of -8 dBm/MHz.

= Europe =

ECC Decision (20)01 from 20 November 2020{{cite web | url=https://docdb.cept.org/document/16737 | title=ECO Documentation }} allocated the frequency band from 5945 to 6425 MHz (corresponding almost to the US U-NII-5 band) for use by low-power indoor and very-low-power devices for Wireless Access Systems/Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN), with a portion specifically reserved for rail networks and intelligent transport systems.{{cite web |title=Spectrum assists drive towards better road and rail safety|url=http://apps.cept.org/eccnews/dec-2020/spectrum_assists_drive_towards_better_road_and_rail_safety.html|website=ECC Newsletter |access-date=1 January 2022 |date=December 2020}}

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|+ EU 6 GHz Channels

Band20 MHz40 MHz80 MHz160 MHz
5945-6425 MHz

|24

|12

|6

|3

= United Kingdom =

Since July 2020, the UK's Ofcom permitted unlicensed use of the lower 6 GHz band (5945 to 6425 MHz, corresponding to the US U-NII-5 band) by Low Power indoor and Very Low Power indoor and mobile Outdoor device.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Statement: Improving Spectrum Access for WiFi – spectrum use in the 5 and 6 GHz bands|url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/improving-spectrum-access-for-wi-fi|access-date=2021-12-08|website=Ofcom }}{{Cite web |title=IR 2030 Licence Exempt Short Range Devices (April 2021) |url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/84970/ir-2030.pdf |access-date=2021-12-08 |website=OFCOM }}

= Australia =

In April 2021, Australia's ACMA opened consultations for the 6 GHz band. The lower 6 GHz band (5925 to 6425 MHz, corresponding to the US U-NII-5 band) was approved for 250 mW EIRP indoors and 25 mW outdoors on March 4, 2022.{{Cite web|date=2022-03-04|title=Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence Variation 2022 (No. 1)|url=https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00249 |access-date=2022-03-13|website=The Federal Register of Legislation}} Further consideration is also being given to releasing the upper 6 GHz band (6425 to 7125 MHz) for WLAN use as well, although nothing has been officially proposed at this time. In March 2024, it was reported that the ACMA had begun industry consultation to lay the ground work to release the upper 6Ghz bands in the near future.https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/2074260/acma-lays-groundwork-for-upper-6-ghz-spectrum-band.html#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Communications%20and%20Media,Fi%20and%20new%20satellite%20technologies. As of August 2024, the proposed options for the use of the upper 6Ghz bands had been published by the ACMA.https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2024-05/planning-options-upper-6-ghz-band

= Japan =

In September 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced amendments to the ministerial order and notices related to the Radio Act.{{Cite web|date=2022-09-02|title=電波法施行規則等の一部を改正する省令（令和4年総務省令第59号）|url=https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000833682.pdf |access-date=2023-01-22|website=Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications}}

== Low-power indoor (LPI) ==

For indoor use only. Maximum EIRP of 200 mW.

== Very-low-power (VLP) ==

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 25 mW.

= Russia =

In December 2022, Russian State Commission for Radio Frequencies authorised 6 GHz operation for low-power indoor (LPI) use with transmitter power control (TPC) limited to maximum EIRP of 200 mW and maximum PSD of 10 mW/MHz, and very low power (VLP) indoor and mobile outdoor use with maximum EIRP of 25 mW and maximum PSD of 1.3 mW/MHz.{{Cite web|date=2022-12-22|title=Решение ГКРЧ при Минцифры России от 23 December 2022 N 22-65-05 (О выделении полос радиочастот, внесении изменений в решения ГКРЧ и продлении срока действия решений ГКРЧ и прекращении действия решений ГКРЧ)|url=https://digital.gov.ru/uploaded/files/protokol-22-65-gkrch-23-12-22-dlya-sajta.pdf|access-date=2022-12-30|website=Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media}}

= Singapore =

In May 2023, Singapore's IMDA will amend its Regulations to allocate the radio frequency spectrum 5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz for Wi-Fi use in Singapore.{{Cite web |title=Media Factsheet – Allocation of 6 GHz Band in Singapore |url=https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/factsheets/2023/imda-to-allocate-more-radio-frequency-spectrum-for-wi-fi-connectivity-in-singapore |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Infocomm Media Development Authority |language=en}}

= Philippines =

On May 23, 2024, the Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is considering the use of 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz frequency bands indoors with an effective radiated power (ERP) not exceeding 250 mW and outdoors with an effective radiated power not exceeding 25 mW.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-23 |title=Draft MC on Amending Section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007 |url=https://ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/MEMORANDUM%20CIRCULAR/Draft%20MC%20on%20Amending%20Section%202%20of%20Memorandum%20Circular%20No.%2003-05-2007.pdf |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=ntc.gov.ph}} On July 5, 2024, the NTC has released Memorandum Circular No. 002-07-2024, allowing 6 GHz Wi-Fi use, with the added restriction that the use on unmanned aircraft systems is prohibited.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-05 |title=NTC MC No. 002-07-2024 |url=https://ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/MEMORANDUM%20CIRCULAR/NTC%20MC%20No.%20002-07-2024.pdf |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=ntc.gov.ph}}

45 GHz (802.11aj)

The 802.11aj standards, also known as WiGig, operate in the {{val|45|u=GHz}} spectrum.

{{45 GHz WiGig channels}}

60 GHz (802.11ad/aj/ay)

{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2022}}

The 802.11ad/aj/ay standards, also known as WiGig, operate in the {{val|60|u=GHz}} V band unlicensed ISM band spectrum.

{{60 GHz WiGig channels}}

= Indonesia =

Indonesia allows the use of the band {{nowrap|57–64 GHz}} with maximum EIRP of {{nowrap|10 W}} ({{nowrap|40 dBm}}), and maximum bandwidth of {{nowrap|2.16 GHz}}, for indoor use.{{cite web | url=https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/255564/permenkominfo-no-2-tahun-2023 | title=Permenkominfo No. 2 Tahun 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://jdih.kominfo.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id/862/t/peraturan+menteri+komunikasi+dan+informatika+nomor+2+tahun+2023 | title=Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 2 Tahun 2023 }}

See also

Notes

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References

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