IEEE Wi-Fi channel number available Where can I go for more information?

RADIO SPECTRUM
in New Zealand Contact your supplier for further information MANAGEMENT
about your specific Wi-Fi device.
20 MHz Channels
For any further questions on the rules for Wifi
34 36 38 40 42
devices in the 5 GHz band email:
44 46 48 52 56
info@rsm.govt.nz

Important
60 64 100 104 108
112 116 120 124 128
132 136 140 144 149
153 157 161 165
information for
40 MHz Channels
38 46 54 62 users of WiFi
102
134
110
142
118
151
126
159 devices in the
80 MHz Channels
42 58 106
5GHz band
122 138 155

160 MHz Channels MB 13181_1599

Find out the rules for operating Wi-Fi devices
50 114
in the 5 GHz band in New Zealand.
 What frequencies can I use for my 5 GHz Wi-Fi device?
In New Zealand, Wi-Fi licensing allows for any person to operate devices in certain parts of the 5 GHz spectrum. The channels in green below are allowed to be
used in New Zealand. Any red channel is not permitted. If your device has a “NZ” regulatory button in its set up mode, using this setting will ensure the device
operates on the correct frequencies. Selecting any other regulatory regime may cause the device to operate outside of the New Zealand licencing rules and make
you liable for compliance action by the Radio Spectrum Management team at MBIE.
This diagram sets out the Wi-Fi channels that you can and can’t use in New Zealand. Full details of the licence regime for Wi-Fi use in New Zealand can be found
at www.rsm.govt.nz

IEEE 802.11 channels ( available, not available)

160 MHz 50 82 114 163

80 MHz 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 155 171

40 MHz 38 46 54 62 70 78 86 94 102 110 118 126 134 142 151 159 167 175

20 MHz 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 144 149 153 157 161 165 169 173 177 181

34 38 42 46

GURL Short Range Devices GURL Short Range Devices

WLAN (with frequency hopping or digital
WLAN (indoor only) WLAN (indoor & outdoor) WLAN (with DFS & TPC)
modulation)

GURL Fixed Radio Link Devices

Fixed Links

GURL Aeronautical GURL Maritime

Airborne Weather Radar Maritime Radionavigation Radar

Spectrum Reserved Radio licences Radio licences

For use by Ground Fixed Satellite Services
Microwave Landing Systems Weather Radar (earth transmit)

5000 5030 5150 5170 5250 5350 5470 5650 5725 5825 5850 5875 5895 MHz
5600

You should be aware that ground weather radar, covering channels 114, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 and 128, operates at nine locations across New Zealand. These being
Kaeo, Tamahunga, Mamaku, New Plymouth airport, Mahia, Outlook Hill (Wellington), Rakaia Trig, Blue Spur Range (Hokitika) and Invercargill Airport. If 5GHz Wi-Fi
equipment is to be deployed in the vicinity of these 9 locations, it is highly recommended that these channels be avoided, as the weather radar is licenced for
protection from interference. If your equipment causes any problems to these licenced services, compliance action may be taken against you.