In the 2.4GHz frequency band, channels have a 20MHz width and are spaced 5MHz apart, leading to an overlap of channels. While it is ideal that you avoid overlapping channels for performance reasons, there are no regulations or hard requirements that dictate this. However as a best practice, this is why channel 1, 6, and 11 are commonly used as they do not overlap with each other. Using non-overlapping channels can help reduce interference and improve wireless network performance.
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