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Selecting higher channels via Telnet on Orbi RBR850
Referencing a-brittis original / closed thread here. Suggesting the following telnet commands to change the channels used: // Enable telnet access on your router
http://192.168.1.1/debug.htm
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dlange wrote:
In addition, there is a very real possibility that the firmware will update automatically to the current release, eliminating any changes that have been made. A restart will also wipe out changes.
Would be useful to know the reason for wanting to change the 5G WiFi channel.
In most countries, channel 64 is a DFS/TPC channel which must avoid military and weather radar systems.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels
All lower channels are overcrowded in my area unfortunately. Leading to very slow and constantly dropping connection just 5 meters away from my router.
Right now I even get better speed with the stock router from my internet provider – which is running on higher channels.
I'd like to use the 149-165 5ghz channels, which to my knowledge are not protected (and completely unused in my area).
Otherwise unfortunately I will have to switch from Orbi as it simply can't uphold a stable network right now.
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Should help some if you have lots of wifi neighbors nearby.
Higher Channels can't be changed as Orbi systems default to using the higher channels for the wireless backhaul between the RBR and RBS. This is not user configurable.
