Client-side · RF Modelling
Wi-Fi Coverage Calculator
Model signal strength vs distance using free-space path loss and indoor propagation factors.
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Max Range (at -70 dBm)
55m
Coverage: ~0.96 ha
RSSI vs Distance
5m
-41 dBm
10m
-49 dBm
20m
-58 dBm
30m
-63 dBm
50m
-69 dBm
75m
-74 dBm
100m
-77 dBm
150m
-82 dBm
200m
-86 dBm
MCS Rate Thresholds
| MCS Index | Minimum RSSI | Typical Rate | Range (Open) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCS 11 (Wi-Fi 6 max) | -65 dBm | ~1.2 Gbps | ~37m |
| MCS 9 | -68 dBm | ~540 Mbps | ~47m |
| MCS 7 | -70 dBm | ~300 Mbps | ~55m |
| MCS 5 | -74 dBm | ~150 Mbps | ~77m |
| MCS 3 | -78 dBm | ~65 Mbps | ~107m |
| MCS 1 | -82 dBm | ~25 Mbps | ~149m |
| MCS 0 (minimum) | -85 dBm | ~8 Mbps | ~190m |
| Association only | -90 dBm | ~2 Mbps | ~287m |