Evaluating Metal's Effect on RF: Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz Range

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The discussion focuses on the impact of metal on Wi-Fi signals operating in the 2.4 GHz range. It establishes that metal can both attenuate and reflect Wi-Fi signals, with a metal enclosure acting as a Faraday cage that significantly reduces signal strength. The effectiveness of metal in blocking Wi-Fi signals is contingent upon the signal's power and the metal's type and thickness. The term "truncating" is recommended to be replaced with "attenuating" for accuracy.

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I am preparing a document for my co-workers re. metal & the effect that it has on rf (spec. Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz range of the spectrum). Could you please check for accuracy & edit as necessary? It is as follows:

"Metal – metal can attenuate & reflect Wi-Fi. Placing an antenna in a metal box is basically a Faraday cage, significantly truncating the signal.
Effect – can completely block the signal depending on the power of the signal & the type & thickness of the metal.
 
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Looks fine to me.
 
I suggest you replace "truncating" with "attenuating".
 
Thanks!
 

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