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ORBI manual channel selection
My Internet Provider is wireless in our rural area. The ISP radios operate in 2.4GHz. My current wifi mesh (Google) does not provide any ability to manually deconflict channel contention in this case...
For wireless MESH and extenders, the design of this extender system is to use the same channels as the main host router AP. It's how extenders and repeaters work. The extender and repeater devices are supposed to use the same channel as the main AP. Or it would not work like that. For separate channels, then one would use standard wireless APs.
FURRYe38 wrote:
For wireless MESH and extenders, the design of this extender system is to use the same channels as the main host router AP. It's how extenders and repeaters work. The extender and repeater devices are supposed to use the same channel as the main AP. Or it would not work like that. For separate channels, then one would use standard wireless APs.
My Orbi's are running on different channels. I think you're confusing what Netgear choses to expose to the end user, vs what can actually be configured. At the end of the day, Orbi's are nothing special, they use standard Atheros chipsets, standard wifi drivers, and a linux OS.
- What router would you recommend that can handle having multiple devices, especially iPhones and fire sticks? My previous router would often stop working when there were multiple devices on in the house. The Orbi has handled all the devices well, but with no channel flexibility on the satellite it interferes with my internet provider (M3 Wireless). We live in the country so this is the only type we can get. It works well when there is no signal interference. Thanks
IS the M3 wireless your ISP service and modem?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem? Built in router here? If so,
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.Can the M3 wireless be configured for different channels or disable? It's recommended not to have more than one wireless source in the home. Unelss you can keep the channels separate from each other, i.e. channel 11 on Orbi and channel 1 and M3.
Lauralb wrote:
What router would you recommend that can handle having multiple devices, especially iPhones and fire sticks? My previous router would often stop working when there were multiple devices on in the house. The Orbi has handled all the devices well, but with no channel flexibility on the satellite it interferes with my internet provider (M3 Wireless). We live in the country so this is the only type we can get. It works well when there is no signal interference. Thanks