📡 6GHz vs. 5GHz — What’s the REAL story on coverage?

15 years ago, moving from 2.4GHz to 5GHz meant cutting coverage in half. Now we’re stepping into the 6GHz era… but how does it stack up?

• At first glance, 5GHz and 6GHz APs have similar coverage areas.
• BUT client devices on 6GHz must transmit at lower power (6dB less), due to FCC rules.
• That means the effective range for devices is smaller, even if the APs look similar on paper.
• To keep performance consistent, we’ll need to lower AP transmit power and move APs closer to users—just like we did during the 2.4 to 5GHz shift.
• Planning for 6GHz? Build smart. Design tight.