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Channel Allocations

The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11a and 802.11b/g. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and U-NII bands, not all channels are available in all countries. Many regions impose restrictions on output power and indoor / outdoor use on some channels. These regulations are rapidly changing, so always check your local regulations before transmitting.

Note that these tables show the center frequency for each channel. Channels are 22MHz wide in 802.11b/g, and 20MHz wide in 802.11a.

802.11b / g

Channel
Number
Center Frequency
[GHz]
  Channel
Number
Center Frequency
[GHz]
12.412   8 2.447
22.417   9 2.452
32.422   10 2.457
42.427   11 2.462
52.432   12 2.467
62.437   13 2.472
72.442   14 2.484

802.11a

Channel
Number
Center Frequency
[GHz]
34 5.170
36 5.180
38 5.190
40 5.200
42 5.210
44 5.220
46 5.230
48 5.240
52 5.260
56 5.280
60 5.300
64 5.320
149 5.745
153 5.765
157 5.785
161 5.805



Last Update: 2007-01-14