“IEEE 802.11y represents a specific iteration of the IEEE 802.11 WiFi standard, designed for wireless local area networks (WLANs). This variant, IEEE 802.11y, functions within the 3650-3700 MHz frequency band, with a focus on catering to the requirements of the United States.

IEEE 802.11y builds upon the foundation of the 802.11a standard, incorporating essential features such as Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) as defined in IEEE 802.11h.