Operation of wireless network equipment on this Australian 5 GHz band is governed the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015.

LIPD Class 2000 legislation permits the operation of frequency hopping and digital modulation transmitters between the range of 5725 to 5850 MHz, provided they operate under the conditions outlined below.

A Point-to-Point licence is available through ACMA to increase EIRP to 200 W in the 5725 to 5825 MHz portion of the band (fees apply). More Information.

Country
Australia
Wireless Band
5 GHz
Max. EIRP
4 W
Min. Frequency
5725 MHz
Max. Frequency
5850 MHz

Transmitter Rules

Rule Name Conditions Device Types
Digital modulation transmitters, 4 Watt
  • The radiated peak power spectral density in any 3 kHz must not exceed 25 mW per 3 kHz.
WiFi, Point-to-Point
Frequency hopping transmitters, 4 Watt
  • A minimum of 75 hopping frequencies must be used.
Industrial transmitters
All other transmitters, 25 mW
  • No conditions