2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi Channel Planner
Add access points, visualize channel overlap and get simple channel-distribution suggestions for 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Calculations run locally in the browser. Recommendations are indicative and must be adapted to the regulatory domain and on-site RF measurements.
Use the tool
Local planning aid only. Channel availability, DFS rules, allowed transmit power and 5 GHz ranges depend on your regulatory domain and hardware. Validate with an RF survey before deployment.
Use the result with confidence
Recommended workflow
- Use a non-sensitive representative input for planning 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi channels.
- Run the operation and review the result before copying or exporting it.
- Validate the output in the target application or environment before relying on it.
What to verify
- Plan channels from the real access-point layout and the interference measured on site.
- Respect the regulatory domain, DFS constraints and the channels actually supported by the hardware.
- Treat the result as a planning baseline and validate it with an RF survey before deployment.
Questions about this tool
Why should 2.4 GHz channel planning avoid overlapping channels?
Overlapping channels share spectrum and increase contention; channel reuse should be planned with physical separation and measured interference.
Is 5 GHz planning only about choosing unused channels?
No. Channel width, DFS constraints, transmit power, client capabilities and neighbouring networks all matter.
How do I validate the plan on site?
Perform a spectrum/site survey after deployment and verify channel utilisation, RSSI/SNR and roaming behaviour.