Sonicpoint Radio Characteristics - SonicWALL SonicPoint Administrator's Manual

SonicPoint Radio Characteristics

Each SonicPoint contains two separate radios, a 2.4GHz radio for 802.11b and 802.11g, and 5GHz
radio for 802.11a. Since the radios are fully distinct, each SonicPoint can simultaneously host
802.11g/b and 802.11a clients, providing the highest level of wireless client compatibility.
SonicPoints support data rates of 6 to 54 Mbps in 802.11a and 802.11g modes, and up to 11 Mbps in
802.11b mode. Turbo Modes are also available in 802.11a and 802.11g modes, providing data rates
of up to 108 Mbps.
Depending on the regulatory domain, the 5GHz 802.11a radio supports a maximum of 47 channels,
with channel frequencies from 5130MHz to 5825MHZ, non-contiguously. In 802.11a Static Turbo
Mode, available only within the FCC regulatory domain, it supports 5 channels, with channels
frequencies of 5210, 5250, 5290, 5760, and 5800MHz. In 802.11a Dynamic Turbo Mode, also
available only within the FCC regulatory domain, it supports and additional 5 channels, with channel
frequencies of 5200, 5240, 5280, 5765, and 5805Mhz.
The 2.4Ghz 802.11g/b radio supports a maximum of 14 channels, depending on the regulatory
domain, with a frequency range of 2412MHz to 2484MHz. The FCC regulatory domain also allows the
channel frequency of 2437MHz to be used for either Static or Dynamic Mode Turbo 802.11g
operation.
Note: Regulatory domain information is configured on the SonicPoint during the manufacturing
process. When a SonicPoint operated in Stand-Alone Mode, radio configuration options will be limited
to those allowed by the programmed regulatory domain. While operating in Managed Mode, the
SonicPoint will advertise its regulatory domain to the managing SonicWALL security appliance using
SDP, and the SonicWALL will only allow for radio configuration options appropriate to the advertised
regulatory domain.
Frequency Band
Modulation Technology
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802.11a:
802.11b/g:
802.11a/g:
802.11b:
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5.15~5.25GHz, 5.25~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
2.412~2.462GHz(US)
2.412~2.484GHz(Japan)
2.412~2.472GHz(Europe ETSI)
2.457~2.462GHz(Spain)
2.457~2.472GHz(France)
OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
DSSS (DBPK, DQPSK, CCK)
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