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jgrb_LA
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Jan 05, 2021

Multiple Orbi network systems in the neighborhood - known issues?

Hello,   I am the 'IT / Security' volunteer for our building HOA. I am NOT a professional but am comfortable with tech in general so have been nominated :) I am currently working on a solution for ...
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jgrb_LA
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Jan 11, 2021

Thanks for your reply FURRYe38 and makes sense on the power settings.

 

Also, I have seen in some of your previous posts that you do recommend setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz - do you still recommend this?

 

 

 

 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 11, 2021

I would try them and see. If you can find a wireless anyalyzer to install on a pad, these will give you some channel and signal information on what your neighbors are using. You can adjust the channels accordingly to help avoid what your neighbors maybe using. 

jgrb_LA wrote:

Thanks for your reply FURRYe38 and makes sense on the power settings.

 

Also, I have seen in some of your previous posts that you do recommend setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz - do you still recommend this?