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Cryptic message when I change Wifi channel settings on my Orbi 850 router
When I log in through the web interface on my Orbi 850 router and try to change WiFi channel settings I get a popup saying:
Per Wi-Fi Alliance guidelines for 40 Mhz and 20 Mhz coexistence, even if you select "Up to 1147Mbps" mode, your product's service rate might drop to 20 Mhz. This typically corresponds to 573.5 Mbps performance.
I do not undersand what that means and what I should do, or not do. How should I set 2.4 5 Ghz and 20/40 coexistence to prevent this warning and whatever it's warking me about?
On some routers, you can set the 2.4ghz to use 20 or 40hz channel widths.
the "up to ****mbps" is how netgear sets the 20/40hz channel width.
If you have coexistence enabled, its just saying even if you set it for the full 1200mbps, it'll set it down to the slower speed if there's other networks in the area as the point of coexistence is to prevent interference. It does it by reducing channel width.
How do I disable 20/40 MHz coexistence on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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Its just a informational notice is all.
On some routers, you can set the 2.4ghz to use 20 or 40hz channel widths.
the "up to ****mbps" is how netgear sets the 20/40hz channel width.
If you have coexistence enabled, its just saying even if you set it for the full 1200mbps, it'll set it down to the slower speed if there's other networks in the area as the point of coexistence is to prevent interference. It does it by reducing channel width.
How do I disable 20/40 MHz coexistence on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
