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

[jastewart]

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.

 

[Drakkith]

Looks fine to me.

 

[Bobbywhy]

I suggest you replace "truncating" with "attenuating".

 

[jastewart]

Thanks!