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Re: [PATCH 5/6] rtw89: convert rtw89_band to nl80211_band precisely

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On Fri, 2022-05-13 at 09:34 -0700, Jeff Johnson wrote:
> On 5/12/2022 10:42 PM, Ping-Ke Shih wrote:
> > From: Zong-Zhe Yang <kevin_yang@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 
> > Before 6G band was supported, i.e. only 2G and 5G, they were the same
> > from the numerical point of view. However, after 6G band support, we
> > need to do this conversion logically.
> 
> In the ath drivers we've been trying to avoid using the terms 2G/5G/6G 
> to describe frequencies since that usage conflicts with the cellular use 
> of similar terms to describe generations of the technology, and further 
> could cause confusion now that WFA is also defining generations of Wi-Fi 
> by number instead of by IEEE 802.11 amendment.
> 
> To that end it would be nice if we could universally adopt using proper 
> SI terminology when referring to Wi-Fi frequencies:
> 2 GHz (or 2.4 GHz), 5 GHz, & 6 GHz
> 

I will use SI terminology by v2, and share this information with my
members. Also, I will plan to rename the enum(s) of driver in separate
patch later.

--
Ping-Ke





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