WLAN Channels and Frequencies: 802.11 Wi-Fi Standard

The IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard provides specifications for wireless communication, including the definition of channels and frequencies within the 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and 5 GHz bands. Here’s a breakdown of common channels and their corresponding frequencies for these Wi-Fi bands.

2.4GHz WiFi Channel to Frequency Chart

The following table outlines the WLAN channel numbers and their associated lower, center, and upper frequencies (in MHz) for channels 1 through 14 in the 2.4GHz frequency band.

Table 1: 2.4GHz WLAN Channels and Frequencies

3.6GHz WLAN Channels

Here, we present the WLAN channel numbers and corresponding frequency values for channels 131 through 138 in the 3.6GHz frequency band. The table also indicates the availability of bandwidth support for 5MHz, 10MHz, and 20MHz.

Table 2: 3.6GHz WLAN Channels and Frequencies

5GHz WiFi Channels

The subsequent table presents WLAN channels and their corresponding frequencies for a range of channel numbers, including 7 to 16, 34 to 64, and 100 to 196, within the 5 GHz frequency band.

Table 3: 5GHz WLAN Channels and Frequencies

It’s important to remember that the availability of specific WLAN channels and frequencies can differ based on the regulations in your country or region. Always verify that your wireless equipment adheres to the applicable local regulations when configuring your Wi-Fi network.