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mariogaucher
Aspirant
Jul 04, 2019

Netgear Orbi AC3000 channel selection in Canada

Hello Everyone!   I just installed an Orbi AC3000 router+satellite to replace my Asus AiMesh routers that were rebooting ramdomly. So far, it works fine. Setup was fast and easy.    One thing I'...
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mariogaucher
Aspirant
Jul 04, 2019
Thanks for your answer.
There’s no way to see which channels are used for the backhaul...
I guess it makes sense now.
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 04, 2019

If telnet is enabled on the Orbi debug page (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/debug.htm) you can telnet to the router and enter:

 

wlanconfig ath2 list

 

It will show the backhaul channel, rate, and other things.

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    mariogaucher
    Aspirant
    Jul 04, 2019
    Great thanks!

    Using channel 157... and current rate is 975/975...
    Not bad considering both devices are like 40-50 feet away from each other and two external wall between them (the satellite is installed in my neighbors’ house).