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VijayC's avatar
VijayC
Tutor
Jul 21, 2021

Question on RBR750 for 5GHZ Channel setting

Is there any recommendation on the 5Ghz channel that is set to 48.   See the attachment for more information
VijayC's avatar
VijayC
Tutor
Jul 21, 2021

Here is the  app picture uploaded 

FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 21, 2021

Well over all the channels seen are for general idea and what the app detects from your surroundings. I presume the back end scanner used in this app is also used in other non Orbi apps as well which those products you can select higher channels, (149-157) However on Orbi systems, 36-48 is only availalbe for users to select from. The higher channels are used by the Orbis WiFi back haul system and not configurable by users. So whats see on the app is just a suggestion and not necessarily something you have to do. And for Orbi, theres only 36-48 so thats all you can do. You can use scanners however there suggestions may not be applicable in some cases. 

 

Seems like yoru app doesn't mention 36-44 so maybe these are busy with other wifi signals. 

 

I tend to use a wifi scanning app for a mobile pad, these offer better results and you can see whos near by and what they are using in channels. 

  • VijayC's avatar
    VijayC
    Tutor
    Jul 21, 2021

    Suggestion to Netgear:

     

    If Orbi App scanner screen is just a data and you don't have to make any meaningful information, just  call it out like that, to make is more meaningful. Otherwise, we are wondering what to do with that data point.

     

    Thanks FURRYe38 for not giving up on followup clarifications