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[v3,4/4] doc: document 5GHz AP support

Message ID 20221209193930.845238-4-prestwoj@gmail.com (mailing list archive)
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Series [v3,1/4] wiphy: use enum band_freq with rates getter | expand

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James Prestwood Dec. 9, 2022, 7:39 p.m. UTC 
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 src/iwd.ap.rst | 13 +++++++++++--
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diff --git a/src/iwd.ap.rst b/src/iwd.ap.rst
index 7b8844e7..823aba99 100644
--- a/src/iwd.ap.rst
+++ b/src/iwd.ap.rst
@@ -55,8 +55,17 @@  The group ``[General]`` contains general AP configuration.
    * - Channel
      - Channel number
 
-       Optional channel number for the access point to operate on.  Only the
-       2.4GHz-band channels are currently allowed.
+       Optional channel number for the access point to operate on. If omitted
+       the channel will be chosen automatically. Channels greater than or equal
+       to 36 will select the 5GHz band for the AP to operate on.
+
+       Note: Due to regulatory requirements the linux kernel does not allow or
+       strictly limits 5GHz use in AP mode while in world roaming. These
+       frequencies become available once the country is set, either via IWD's
+       main.conf option ``[General].Country`` (see ``man iwd.config``) or
+       externally (e.g. iw reg set <CC>). If you are having trouble using 5GHz
+       ensure the country is set, and that the desired frequency/channel is
+       unrestricted.
 
 Network Authentication Settings
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