In wireless data, depending on the specific Wi-Fi standard and channel width, you can generally expect around 0.8 Mbps per MHz; however, this is just a rough estimate as the actual data rate per MHz can vary significantly based on factors like modulation techniques and network conditions.
Key points to remember:
Channel width matters:
A wider channel (like 80 MHz) allows for higher data rates compared to a narrower channel (like 20 MHz) at the same frequency.
Wi-Fi standard impacts speed:
Different Wi-Fi standards (like 802.11a, n, ac, ax) have different maximum data rates per channel width.
Theoretical vs. real-world speeds:
The “Mbps per MHz” calculation is based on theoretical maximums, and actual speeds will be lower due to factors like interference and network congestion.
Example:
802.11ac on a 5GHz band with 80MHz channel: With a theoretical maximum data rate of around 866 Mbps, this translates to roughly 10.8 Mbps per MHz (866 Mbps / 80 MHz).
Following is a good link that reflects speed version current Wi-Fi standards: