Operation of wireless network equipment on this Australian 5 GHz band is governed by Section 63 of the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015. As this frequency range may also be used by military and weather radar, additional conditions are imposed to ensure interference-free operation.

LIPD Class 2000 legislation permits the operation of RLAN transmitters between the range of 5470 to 5600 MHz, provided they operate under the conditions outlined below.

Country
Australia
Wireless Band
5 GHz
Max. EIRP
1 W
Min. Frequency
5470 MHz
Max. Frequency
5600 MHz

Transmitter Rules

Rule Name Conditions Device Types
Radio Local Area Network transmitters, 1 Watt
  • The maximum radiated mean power density must not exceed 50 mW/MHz EIRP in any 1 MHz band.
  • The transmitter must use Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS).
  • If the maximum EIRP is greater than 500 mW, the transmitter must use Transmit Power Control (TPC).
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