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

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Metal significantly affects Wi-Fi signals in the 2.4 GHz range by both attenuating and reflecting them. When an antenna is placed inside a metal box, it acts as a Faraday cage, which can severely diminish the signal strength. The extent of the signal blockage depends on the power of the signal and the type and thickness of the metal used. It is recommended to use "attenuating" instead of "truncating" for clarity. Understanding these effects is crucial for optimizing Wi-Fi performance in environments with metal structures.
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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".
 
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