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What is mcs0 data rate?

Published in Wireless Networking 1 min read

The MCS0 data rate depends on the specific wireless standard (e.g., 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax) and the channel width used. Here's a breakdown for 802.11n:

In 802.11n, MCS0 signifies the lowest modulation and coding scheme. It typically uses a single spatial stream and lower-order modulation. The resulting data rate changes based on channel width.

MCS Index Spatial Streams Data Rate (Mbit/s) - 20 MHz Channel Data Rate (Mbit/s) - 40 MHz Channel
0 1 6.5 13.5

Therefore:

  • With a 20 MHz channel, MCS0 yields a data rate of 6.5 Mbit/s.
  • With a 40 MHz channel, MCS0 yields a data rate of 13.5 Mbit/s.

It's important to remember that these are theoretical maximum data rates. Actual throughput can be affected by factors like overhead, distance, interference, and the capabilities of the wireless devices.

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