In reply to a post by jchamier:

In reply to a post by candlerb:

They haven't forgotten it, and they aren't only doing dual frequency: it's available in their higher-end products, U7 Pro and above. They've left out 6GHz from the U7 Lite to save cost and/or to persuade people to buy the more expensive models.

Many other vendors (including ASUS) appear to be leaving out 6 GHz in the UK/European models, but including it in the US/Asia Pacific. I can only conclude this is because Ofcom and the EU regulators have only allocated 50% of the 6 GHz capacity the other regions have.

i believe just like the 5ghz area, its split, so you will typically have 5ghz 1 (lower frequencies) on one radio and 5ghz 2 (higher 5ghz frequencies) on the other

In reply to a post by jchamier:

any other vendors (including ASUS) appear to be leaving out 6 GHz in the UK/European models, but including it in the US/Asia Pacific. I can only conclude this is because Ofcom and the EU regulators have only allocated 50% of the 6 GHz capacity the other regions have.

The first table on the linked page shows some of what you're saying https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/4374/

In reply to a post by Taras:

i believe just like the 5ghz area, its split, so you will typically have 5ghz 1 (lower frequencies) on one radio and 5ghz 2 (higher 5ghz frequencies) on the other

The 5 GHz complexity is DFS in areas with airport radar.

The 6 GHz is just lazy european (EU, UK Ofcom, and other neighbours like Switzerland) only agreeing to use half the block and reserving the rest for "future use".

In reply to a post by PCJM40:

The first table on the linked page shows some of what you're saying https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/4374/

Yes, nice table.

Ofcom's decision to open the lower block (500 MHz) for WiFi or RLAN (Radio LAN) is the term Ofcom use back in 2020:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/docume...

Then in 2023, they posted about the debate for the upper block.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/innovative-use-of-...

Edited by jchamier (Sat 09-Aug-25 16:56:30)