List of WLAN channels 📖 Wikipedia

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 frequency 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.

802.11ah operates in sub-gigahertz unlicensed bands. There are two main bands in use, with Europe mainly using 860 MHz, and the rest of the world mostly using 900 MHz.

F0 index[1]		F0 (MHz)[1]	Frequency range (MHz)	Europe[1]	Singapore[1]	Rest of World
1 MHz	2 MHz
01		863.5	863–864	Yes	No	No
03		864.5	864–865
05	6	865.5	865–866
07		866.5	866–867		Yes
09	10	867.5	867–868
11		868.5	868–869	No

Each world region supports different sub-bands, and the channel numbers depend on the starting frequency on the sub-band it belongs to. Therefore there is no global channel numbering plan, and the channel numbers are incompatible between world regions (and even between sub-bands of a same world region). However, for the purposes of illustration, the following table lists all the worldwide permitted frequencies with the channel numbers assigned to the region with the largest number of permitted frequencies, the United States.

F0 index[2]						F0 (MHz)[1]	Frequency range (MHz)	Australia New Zealand[1]	Europe[1]	Japan[1]	Korea[1]	Singapore[1]	Taiwan[1]	United States[1]	Rest of World
1 MHz	2 MHz		4 MHz	8 MHz	16 MHz
01	2					902.5	902–903	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
03						903.5	903–904
05	6		8	12	20	904.5	904–905
07						905.5	905–906
09	10					906.5	906–907
11						907.5	907–908
13	14		16			908.5	908–909
15						909.5	909–910
17	18					910.5	910–911
19						911.5	911–912
21	22		24	28		912.5	912–913
23						913.5	913–914
25	26					914.5	914–915
27						915.5	915–916	Yes
29	30		32			916.5	916–917
31						917.5	917–918		Yes [note 1]			Yes
33	34					918.5	918–919				Yes [note 2]
35						919.5	919–920
37	38		40	44		920.5	920–921		No				Yes
39						921.5	921–922			Yes [note 3]
41	42					922.5	922–923
43						923.5	923–924
45	46		48			924.5	924–925				No [note 2]
47						925.5	925–926					No	No
49	50	—N/a				926.5	926–927
51		52KR				927.5	927–928				Yes [note 2]
53	54					928.5	928–929	No		No				No
55		56KR				929.5	929–930
57	—N/a					930.5	930–931
1 MHz	2 MHz		4 MHz	8 MHz	16 MHz	F0 (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	Australia New Zealand	Europe	Japan	Korea	Singapore	Taiwan	United States	Rest of World
Notes: ^ All channels for Europe are shifted down by 0.6 MHz, starting at 916.4 MHz instead of 917 MHz as shown, to fit in the 916.4–919.4 MHz band. ^ a b c All channels for Korea are shifted down by 0.5 MHz, starting at 917.5 MHz instead of 918 MHz as shown, to fit in the 917.5–931 MHz band. ^ All channels for Japan are shifted down by 0.5 MHz, starting at 920.5 MHz instead of 921 MHz as shown, to fit in the 920.5–927.5 MHz band.

Indonesia permits use in the 920–923 MHz band, however only with 250 kHz channels, below the minimum 1 MHz required for 802.11ah.

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.^[3] The abbreviation F₀ designates each channel's fundamental frequency.

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) occupies 22 MHz of bandwidth. This is from the 11 MHz chip rate used by the coding system. No guard band is prescribed;^[17] the channel definition provides 3 MHz between 1, 6, and 11.
• The OFDM method used by 802.11g and 802.11n 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.^[18] 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.

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.^[19][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.^[20] 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,^[21] or when the non-decoded noise level is higher than a threshold P_th which, for Wi-Fi 5 and earlier, is between -76 and -80 dBm.^[20]

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.^[22]

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 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,^[23] and also follows 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.

Channel	Center frequency (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	Channel			Japan	United States
			10 MHz	20 MHz	40 MHz
184	4920	4910–4930	183, 184, 185	184	184+188 188-184	Registration required	—N/a
188	4940	4930–4950	187, 188, 189	188
192	4960	4950–4970	—N/a	192	192+196 196-192
196	4980	4970–4990		196
(191)	4955	4945–4965	11, 13, 15	21		—N/a	Yes
(195)	4975	4965–4985	15, 17, 19	25
8	5040	5030–5050	7, 8, 9	8		Revoked	—N/a
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.^[24]

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.

Ch. 20 MHz	F0 (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	F0 index			US FCC U-NII band(s)	Australia [9]	United States [25]	Canada [26][27]	United Kingdom [28]	Europe [29][30][31][32][33][34]	Russia [35]	Japan [36][37][38]	India [39][40][41]	Singa- pore [42][43]	China [44][45]	Israel [8]	Korea [46][47]	Turkey [48]	South Africa [49]	Brazil [5][50]	Taiwan [51]	New Zealand [52]	Bahrain [53]	Vietnam [54]	Indonesia [55]	Philippines [56]
			40 MHz	80 MHz	160 MHz
032	5160	5150–5170				U-NII-1	Indoors	Yes [note 1]	Indoors	Indoors/TPC [note 2] [note 3]	Indoors/TPC [note 2] [note 3]	Indoors/TPC [note 4]	Indoors	Yes	Yes	Indoors	Indoors	Indoors	Indoors	Unknown	Indoors/TPC	Yes	Indoors	Indoors	Indoors	Indoors	Indoors
036	5180	5170–5190	38	42	50															Indoors/DFS/ TPC
040	5200	5190–5210
044	5220	5210–5230	46
048	5240	5230–5250																Indoors[note 5]
052	5260	5250–5270	54	58		U-NII-2A	Indoors/DFS/ TPC [note 6]	DFS/TPC [note 7]	DFS/TPC [note 8]	Indoors/DFS /TPC [note 2] [note 3]	Indoors/DFS /TPC [note 2] [note 3]		Indoors/DFS/ TPC	Indoors	DFS/TPC [note 6]	DFS/TPC	Indoors/DFS/ TPC or[note 6]	DFS/TPC	Indoors/DFS/ TPC		Indoors/DFS/ TPC	DFS	DFS/TPC [note 6]	Indoors/DFS/ TPC or[note 6]	DFS/TPC [note 6]
056	5280	5270–5290
060	5300	5290–5310	62
064	5320	5310–5330
068	5340	5330–5350	70	74	82									Indoors/DFS/TPC						Unknown
072	5360	5350–5370				U-NII-2B	Unused
076	5380	5370–5390	78
080	5400	5390–5410
084	5420	5410–5430	86	90
088	5440	5430–5450
092	5460	5450–5470	94
096	5480	5470–5490				U-NII-2C	DFS/TPC [note 8]	DFS/TPC [note 7]	DFS/TPC [note 8]	DFS/TPC [note 9] [note 10]	DFS/TPC [note 9] [note 10]	No	DFS/TPC	Yes	DFS/TPC	No	Indoors/DFS/ TPC or[note 8][note 11]	DFS/TPC	DFS/TPC	Unknown	DFS/TPC	DFS	DFS/TPC [note 8]	No	DFS/TPC [note 8]	No	Indoors
100	5500	5490–5510	102	106	114															Yes
104	5520	5510–5530												DFS/TPC [note 12]
108	5540	5530–5550	110
112	5560	5550–5570
116	5580	5570–5590	118	122
120	5600	5590–5610					No		No
124	5620	5610–5630	126
128	5640	5630–5650
132	5660	5650–5670	134	138			DFS/TPC [note 8]		DFS/TPC [note 8]		DFS/SRD ch 138 & 142; DFS/TPC otherwise	Indoors/TPC [note 4]
136	5680	5670–5690
140	5700	5690–5710	142
144	5720	5710–5730				U-NII-2C/3					SRD [note 13]						Indoors[note 14]		No	No
		5730–5735	—N/a			U-NII-3	Unknown						Unknown
149	5745	5735–5755	151	155	163		Yes	Yes [note 15]	Yes	SRD (200 mW)			No	Indoors	Yes	Yes	Indoors [note 14]	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	DFS/TPC/ Fixed	Yes	Yes
153	5765	5755–5775
157	5785	5775–5795	159
161	5805	5795–5815
165	5825	5815–5835	167	171																						No
169	5845	5835–5855				U-NII-3/4		Indoors [note 16]	No	SRD (25 mW) [note 13]				Yes	No	No		No			No	No	No	No	No
173	5865	5855–5875	175			U-NII-4						No															No
177	5885	5875–5895					No			No	No			No			No
Ch. 20 MHz	F0 (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	40 MHz	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
Notes: ^ limited to 1000 mW e.i.r.p. "New rules for U-NII bands" (PDF). 22 October 2014. Retrieved 20 Aug 2024. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b limited to 200 mW ^ limited to power density of 2.5 mW/MHz ^ a b c d e f limited to 100 mW instead of 200 mW without TPC ^ a b limited to 1000 mW e.i.r.p. for client and 4000 mW e.i.r.p. for master "New rules for U-NII bands" (PDF). 22 October 2014. Retrieved 20 Aug 2024. ^ a b c d e f g h limited to 500 mW instead of 1 W without TPC ^ a b 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 /-. ^ a b 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 /-. ^ limited to power density of 14 dBm/MHz instead of 17 dBm/MHz without TPC ^ 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 ^ a b short range devices limited to 25 mW EIRP "Relating to the use of Short Range Devices (SRD)". ECC. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2018. ^ a b limited to power density of 10 dBm/MHz, limited to 25 mW ^ limited to 4000 mW e.i.r.p. "New rules for U-NII bands" (PDF). 22 October 2014. Retrieved 20 Aug 2024. ^ 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)."FCC Modernizes 5.9 GHz Band to Improve Wi-Fi and Automotive Safety | Federal Communications Commission". www.fcc.gov. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2024-12-29. U-NII 4 channels 169–177, for indoor use, has been allowed since May 2021. Power limits are specified in 47 CFR 15.407(a)(3)(ii)-(v)."47 CFR 15.407(a)(3)". National Archives Code of Federal Regulations. 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-29.. Remaining DSRC licenses may be renewed, but no later than December 2026."Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band". www.federalregister.gov. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 10 Apr 2026.

Source:^[57]

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.^[58] In 2010, the FCC further clarified the use of channels in the 5.470–5.725 GHz band to avoid interference with Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR).^[59] 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.^[60] 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 2 June 2016.^[update][60]

Source:^[57]

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.^[61]

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 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.^[62]

Since this is the German implementation of EU Rule 2005/513/EC, similar regulations must be expected throughout the European Union.^[29][30]

European standard EN 301 893 covers 5.15–5.725 GHz operation, and as of 23 May 2017^[update] v2.1.1 has been adopted.^[63] 6 GHz can now be used.^[64]

Austria adopted Decision 2005/513/EC directly into national law.^[65]

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).^[66] 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).^[67]

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.^[68] 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.^[69]

As of 2015,^[update] some of the Australian channels require DFS to be utilised (a significant change from the 2000 regulations, which allowed lower power operation without DFS).^[9] 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 regulation differs from Australian.^[70]

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.^[56]

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.^[43]

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.^[71]

China MIIT expanded allowed channels as of 31 December 2012^[update] to add UNII-1, 5150–5250 MHz, UNII-2, 5250–5350 MHz (DFS/TPC), similar to European standards EN 301.893 V1.7.1.^[72] China MIIT expanded allowed channels as of 3 July 2017^[update] to add U-NII-3, 5725–5850 MHz.^[73]

Indonesia allows use of the band 5150–5350 MHz with maximum EIRP of 200 mW (23 dBm) and maximum bandwidth of 160 MHz, and the band 5725–5825 MHz with the same maximum EIRP and maximum bandwidth of 80 MHz for indoor use. Outdoors, use of the band 5725–5825 MHz with maximum EIRP of 4 W (36 dBm) is allowed, with a maximum bandwidth of 20 MHz.^[74][75]

In exercise of powers conferred by the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933,^[76] the Government of India made the Use of Wireless Access System including Radio Local Area Network in 5 GHz band (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2018.^[77][78]

These rules exempted the spectrum of 5150–5250 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, and 5725–5875 MHz in the 5 GHz band from licensing, allowing their use for establishing wireless access systems in both indoor and outdoor environments.^[79] For transmitters operating in the 5150–5250 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, and 5470–5725 MHz bands, out-of-band emissions were limited to an e.i.r.p. of −27 dBm/MHz. For transmitters operating in the 5725–5875 MHz band, emissions within 10 MHz of the band edge were limited to an e.i.r.p. of −17 dBm/MHz, while anything beyond this range was limited to −27 dBm/MHz.^[78] Additionally, it defined procedures for interference and specified the standards to be followed by wireless equipment.^[80][81]

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

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) and Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn).

Ch. 20 MHz	F0 (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	Center Frequency Index					United States FCC U-NII band(s)	United States	Canada	Australia	Europe, Japan, Russia, New Zealand,[82] Indonesia,[83] Vietnam, Taiwan, India [84]	Greenland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Mexico	Brazil,[85] Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Saudi Arabia, South Korea	Colombia, Jordan, Qatar	Singapore, Hong Kong,[86] Macao, Philippines
			40 MHz	80 MHz	160 MHz	320 MHz
2 note	5935	5925–5945	—N/a					U-NII-5	Standard /LPI	Standard /LPI/VLP	LPI/VLP	LPI/VLP[87]	Yes	Yes	Proposed	Yes
1	5955	5945–5965	3	7	15	31						LPI/VLP
5	5975	5965–5985
9	5995	5985–6005	11
13	6015	6005–6025
17	6035	6025–6045	19	23
21	6055	6045–6065
25	6075	6065–6085	27
29	6095	6085–6105
33	6115	6105–6125	35	39	47		63
37	6135	6125–6145
41	6155	6145–6165	43
45	6175	6165–6185
49	6195	6185–6205	51	55
53	6215	6205–6225
57	6235	6225–6245	59
61	6255	6245–6265
65	6275	6265–6285	67	71	79	95
69	6295	6285–6305
73	6315	6305–6325	75
77	6335	6325–6345
81	6355	6345–6365	83	87
85	6375	6365–6385
89	6395	6385–6405	91
93	6415	6405–6425
97	6435	6425–6445	99	103	111		127	U-NII-6	LPI	Standard /LPI/VLP		No	No	Yes	Proposed	No
101	6455	6445–6465
105	6475	6465–6485	107
109	6495	6485–6505
113	6515	6505–6525	115	119
117	6535	6525–6545						U-NII-7	Standard /LPI
121	6555	6545–6565	123
125	6575	6565–6585
129	6595	6585–6605	131	135	143	159
133	6615	6605–6625
137	6635	6625–6645	139
141	6655	6645–6665
145	6675	6665–6685	147	151
149	6695	6685–6705
153	6715	6705–6725	155
157	6735	6725–6745
161	6755	6745–6765	163	167	175		191
165	6775	6765–6785
169	6795	6785–6805	171
173	6815	6805–6825
177	6835	6825–6845	179	183
181	6855	6845–6865
185	6875	6865–6885	187					U-NII-7/8	LPI	LPI/VLP
189	6895	6885–6905						U-NII-8
193	6915	6905–6925	195	199	207
197	6935	6925–6945
201	6955	6945–6965	203
205	6975	6965–6985
209	6995	6985–7005	211	215
213	7015	7005–7025
217	7035	7025–7045	219
221	7055	7045–7065
225	7075	7065–7085	227
229	7095	7085–7105
233	7115	7105–7125
Ch.	F0 (MHz)	Frequency range (MHz)	40 MHz	80 MHz	160 MHz	320 MHz		United States FCC U-NII band(s)	United States	Canada	Australia	Europe, Japan, Russia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India	Greenland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Mexico	Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Saudi Arabia, South Korea	Colombia, Jordan, Qatar	Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, Philippines

• ↑ Channel 2: The 802.11ax specification defines a special Operating Class 136^[88] starting at 5925Mhz at 20Mhz wide containing channel 2.^[89][90] Not all regions reserved frequencies this low for 6Ghz. European regulations allow the first channel to begin at 5945Mhz.^[91] Others such as New Zealand, India begin at 5925 MHz.^[92] Thus, the separate operating class was created to allow flexibility for any regions (where regulations allow) to make use of channel 2, however the industry considers this channel as a reserved guard band^[93] to ensure there is no possibility of overlap with the 5Ghz band or other adjacent spectrum reservations.

Initialisms (precise definition below):

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

On 23 April 2020, the FCC voted on and ratified a Report and Order^[94][95] to allocate 1.2 GHz of unlicensed spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 GHz) for Wi-Fi use.

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).

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.^[95]: 41

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.

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".^[96] They proposed to allow licence-exempt operations in the 6 GHz spectrum for three classes of radio local area networks (RLANs):

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.

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

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 14 dBm and maximum PSD of -5 dBm/MHz. (-8 dBm/MHz was in consultation, -5 dBm/MHz was finalized)

ECC Decision (20)01 from 20 November 2020^[97] 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.^[98]

On January 20, 2026, the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, through a Gazette notification, has officially de-licensed the lower portion of the 6 GHz spectrum (from 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz) for the Use of Low Power and Very Low Power Wireless Access System. ^{[99] [100]}

For indoor use only. Maximum EIRP of 30 dBm and maximum PSD of 11 dBm/MHz.

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 14 dBm and maximum PSD of 1 dBm/MHz.

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.^[101][102]

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.^[103] From 1 October 2025 the approved range was increased by 160 MHz to 5925–6585 MHz,^[104] allowing for an additional 160 MHz / 320 MHz channel in the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use. The ACMA intends to allocate the 6585–7100 MHz portion of the band to mobile telephony use, but is delaying that allocation while it monitors spectrum arrangements in other major markets that drive the manufacturing of mobile network equipment,^[105] potentially allowing for additional spectrum to be allocated to Wi-Fi at a later date.

This is in line with the following ACMA decisions on the future of the upper 6 GHz spectrum in Australia published in the December 2024 consultation outcomes paper:^[106]

• Add 6425–6585 MHz to the LIPD class licence to support RLAN (Radio Local Area Network) use. This work is intended to be implemented as part of our task to remake the instrument prior to its sunsetting in October 2025. We are aiming to consult on updates to the LIPD class licence in early 2025.

• Plan for 6585–7100 MHz in defined population areas for potential WA WBB (Wide Area Wireless Broadband) use, but not commence implementation of these arrangements until certainty around progress towards international equipment markets can be provided. This planning will include determination of defined areas in consultation with stakeholders.

• Once defined areas have been determined, make provision for apparatus licensed access in 6585–7100 MHz outside those areas to enable the deployment of local area WBB services (either IMT or RLAN-based technologies).''

For indoor use only. Maximum EIRP of 250 mW. The power spectral density must not be greater than 12.5 mW EIRP per 1 MHz.

For indoor and outdoor use. Maximum EIRP of 25 mW. The power spectral density must not be greater than 1.25 mW EIRP per 1 MHz.

In September 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced amendments to the ministerial order and notices related to the Radio Act.^[107]

For indoor use only. Maximum EIRP of 200 mW.

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

Since August 2023, Taiwan's NCC 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.^[108]

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.^[109]

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.^[110]

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.^[111] 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.^[112]

The 802.11aj standards, also known as WiGig, operate in the 45 GHz spectrum.

The 802.11ad/aj/ay standards, also known as WiGig, operate in the 60 GHz V band unlicensed ISM band spectrum.

Indonesia allows the use of the band 57–64 GHz with maximum EIRP of 10 W (40 dBm), and maximum bandwidth of 2.16 GHz, for indoor use.^[74][75]

• 2.4 GHz radio use
• High-speed multimedia radio
• IEEE 802.11 § Layer 2 – Datagrams