In the United States, which channels are used for WiFi regulation?

In the United States, WiFi operates on specific channels within the 2.4 GHz frequency band, which are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The most commonly used channels for WiFi in this band are channels 1 through 11. Each of these channels represents a different frequency, allowing devices to transmit data wirelessly.

Choosing channel 1 effectively places the device on a frequency of 2412 MHz, channel 2 on 2417 MHz, and so forth, up to channel 11, which operates at 2462 MHz. Channels 1 through 11 are spread out enough to reduce interference and maximize performance, although there can still be some overlap between adjacent channels.

The selection of channel 11 as the highest point of regulation for WiFi in the U.S. means that having channels beyond this range is not relevant to standard WiFi operations. Therefore, the option specifying channels 1 through 11 is accurate, as it encompasses the entirety of available channels for WiFi within the FCC's regulations, making it the correct choice.