WLAN Range Calculator | WiFi Range Calculator

This page provides a WLAN range calculator, also known as a WiFi range calculator. This tool helps you estimate the coverage range of your wireless network.

This WLAN range calculator takes into account several factors like frequency, transmit power, receiver sensitivity, antenna gains, and fade margin to determine the coverage range. The formula used by this WiFi range calculator is detailed below.

EXAMPLE

Here’s an example of how to use the WLAN range calculator:

INPUTS:

• Frequency: 2450 MHz
• Transmit Power: 20 dBm
• Receiver Sensitivity: -100 dBm
• Transmit Antenna Gain: 6 dBi
• Receiver Antenna Gain: 6 dBi
• Fade Margin: 12 dB
• Cable Loss: 0 dB
• Other Losses: 0 dB

OUTPUTS:

• Maximum Path Loss: 120 dB
• WLAN/WiFi Coverage Range: 9.746 Km

WLAN Range Formula | WiFi Range Formula or Equation

The following formula is used by this WLAN range calculator/WiFi range calculator to determine the range:

For a detailed explanation of the above formula and equation used in this calculator, refer to the following link on electronic design website: https://electronicdesign.com/communications/understanding-wireless-range-calculations