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Selecting higher channels via Telnet
I understand the GUI only allows lower 5ghz channels. I also believe the higher channels 149 etc is used as a backhaul channel. Has anyone figured out a way to force a higher channel via Telnet simila...
I'm reusing a diagram that was earlier posted by st_shaw.
According to regulations in almost all countries, the DFS channels (52-144) are not allowed to be manually selected. The router that uses these channels is obliged to switch to another channel if a radar signal is discovered. Orbi is using those channels (plus 149-161 outside Europe) for the backhaul and is switching between the channels when radar signals are detected.
Before Orbi I used to have Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule, where only channels 36-48 are open for manual selection. When I set the channel to automatic then the router will select one of the high channels but usually switches down to channels 36-48 after max a day or two.