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Using direct sequence spread spectrum, which three 2.4-GHz channels are used to limit collisions?

The correct answer is A. 1, 6, 11. In the 2.4 GHz band, channels 1, 6, and 11 are the three non-overlapping channels that are typically used for Wi-Fi networks to minimize interference and collisions when direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) is employed.

Submitted by jordan8· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Using direct sequence spread spectrum, which three 2.4-GHz channels are used to limit collisions?

Options

  • A1, 6, 11
  • B1, 5, 10
  • C1, 2, 3
  • D5, 6, 7

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    95% (20)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

In the 2.4 GHz band, channels 1, 6, and 11 are the three non-overlapping channels that are typically used for Wi-Fi networks to minimize interference and collisions when direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) is employed.

A1, 6, 11Correct

Channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only three non-overlapping channels in the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum for 20 MHz wide channels, making them ideal for deployments that need to limit co-channel interference and improve performance using DSSS or other modulation schemes.

B1, 5, 10

While channels 1 and 10 might be somewhat separated, channel 5 overlaps with both 1 and 6, leading to interference; these are not non-overlapping.

C1, 2, 3

Channels 1, 2, and 3 heavily overlap with each other, causing significant interference and increasing the likelihood of collisions in the same area.

D5, 6, 7

Channels 5, 6, and 7 heavily overlap with each other, causing significant interference and increasing the likelihood of collisions in the same area.

Concept tested: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi non-overlapping channels

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/aps_outdoor/700w_series/configuration/guide/700w_series_cg/700w_series_cg-chap3-rf.html

Topics

#2.4GHz channels#DSSS#nonoverlapping channels#Wi-Fi RF

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