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802.11ac WLAN Radio Network Planning

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channel allocation

This page delves into 802.11ac radio network planning. We’ll explore 802.11ac radio channels, radio network architecture, network tuning and optimization, and applications. 802.11ac operates in the 5 GHz radio frequency spectrum.

The available channels depend on the channel bandwidth in use: 20MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, and 160 MHz. For 20MHz bandwidth, there are 22 channels.

The following table (represented by the image below) outlines the channel map for 802.11ac.

11ac US channel frequency allocations

Understanding 802.11ac Beamforming in WLAN

Understanding 802.11ac Beamforming in WLAN

Explore 802.11ac beamforming, enhancing SNR and data rates through focused transmission. Learn about explicit channel measurements, NDP sounding, and single/multi-user beamforming techniques.

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802.11ac
beamforming
WLAN 802.11ac MAC Layer Explained

WLAN 802.11ac MAC Layer Explained

Explore the 802.11ac MAC layer: frame format, aggregation (A-MPDU), management frames, and key features for efficient WLAN networks.

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802.11ac
mac layer

WLAN 802.11ac Data Rates Explained

A detailed breakdown of WLAN 802.11ac data rates for various bandwidths and modulation and coding schemes (MCS).

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802.11ac
data rate
WLAN 802.11ac Frame Format Explained

WLAN 802.11ac Frame Format Explained

Explore the 802.11ac frame format, its components (L-STF, L-LTF, L-SIG, VHT-SIG-A/B, VHT-STF, VHT-LTF, Data), and their functions for 11ac compliant frames.

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802.11ac
frame format