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jxrxme
Jun 04, 2017Star
Orbi Auto Channel Selection (2.4GHz)
Does anyone have any insides how the 2.4GHz band auto channel selections works? How does the Orbi determine the optimal channel? Does only the router or both router+satellite scan for best/free chan...
DarrenM
Jun 07, 2017Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Hello jxrxme
It could be happening because all the other wifi networks around you could be on auto as well and they just keep bouncing back and forth on channels and keep overlapping each other but if you are in a crowded wifi area it is best to select the best channel instead of use auto.
DarrenM