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is established. Although each channel is only 5MHz wide, the radio transmission is a lot wider.
Hence the channels overlap. The following diagram shows the RF energy distribution for a WiFi
transmission:
f-33
f-22
f-11
f
f+11
f+22
f+33
RF power distribution in a WiFi transmission with channel central frequency, f
Most of the energy is in a central 22 MHz wide "lobe", centred around the channel frequency,
however there are also side-lobes extending either side.
If we ignore the side lobes and consider each WiFi message as a 22MHz wide transmission, then
the following diagram represents how transmissions in each channel overlaps.
If there is more than one WiFi AP within the same wireless range, then it is important that the AP's
are on channels as far apart as possible. If there are only two AP's, then set them to 1 and 11. If
there are three, set them to 1, 6, 11.
It is also important that correct channel is selected for region. Channels 1 to 11 are approved for
North America (FCC), Europe (ETSI), Canada (IC) and Australia (ACMA). Channels 10 and 11
are approved for use in Spain and France. Refer to the relevant regulatory authority for the region as
to which radio channels are approved for use.
Increasing frequency
1
6
11
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
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