802.11ad Physical Rates

What physical data rates does 802.11ad support?

802.11ad supports very high data rates ranging from 385 Mbps up to 7 Gbps, utilizing the 60 GHz frequency band.

Which modulation schemes are used in 802.11ad?

It uses both Single Carrier (SC) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modulations depending on the data rate and link conditions.

How does 802.11ad achieve multi-gigabit throughput?

By operating in the wide 2.16 GHz channel bandwidth at 60 GHz, using advanced modulation, coding schemes, and beamforming techniques.

Does 802.11ad support adaptive rate control?

Yes, it dynamically adjusts modulation and coding rates based on signal quality to optimize throughput and reliability.

What channel bandwidth does 802.11ad use for physical rates?

802.11ad uses wide channels of 2.16 GHz in the unlicensed 60 GHz band, significantly wider than 802.11a’s 20 MHz channels.

How do 802.11ad physical rates compare to earlier Wi-Fi standards?

802.11ad rates are much higher, designed for short-range, high-capacity applications like wireless docking and VR streaming.

Are 802.11ad physical rates affected by environmental factors?

Yes, the 60 GHz signals have limited range and are sensitive to obstacles, so rates may reduce with distance or blockage.

Where can I find the detailed physical rate tables for 802.11ad?

These are specified in the IEEE 802.11ad standard documents (IEEE 802.11-2012 and amendments).

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