From 3c6a0647b38967c373b1001f425e5331756da9b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Prestwood Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 11:39:30 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] doc: document 5GHz AP support --- src/iwd.ap.rst | 13 +++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/iwd.ap.rst b/src/iwd.ap.rst index 7b8844e7..823aba99 100644 --- a/src/iwd.ap.rst +++ b/src/iwd.ap.rst @@ -55,8 +55,17 @@ The group ``[General]`` contains general AP configuration. * - Channel - Channel number - Optional channel number for the access point to operate on. Only the - 2.4GHz-band channels are currently allowed. + Optional channel number for the access point to operate on. If omitted + the channel will be chosen automatically. Channels greater than or equal + to 36 will select the 5GHz band for the AP to operate on. + + Note: Due to regulatory requirements the linux kernel does not allow or + strictly limits 5GHz use in AP mode while in world roaming. These + frequencies become available once the country is set, either via IWD's + main.conf option ``[General].Country`` (see ``man iwd.config``) or + externally (e.g. iw reg set ). If you are having trouble using 5GHz + ensure the country is set, and that the desired frequency/channel is + unrestricted. Network Authentication Settings -------------------------------