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MB_Love's avatar
MB_Love
Apprentice
Jun 17, 2020

Should I change channel?

I am wondering if it’s best to select your own channels or just stick with auto setting? While I was in front bedroom I realized we pick up a lot of the neighbors networks and not sure if this could be slowing my network down. Also, how do I chose best channel? I’m assuming once I find optimal channel I just go to OrbiLogin page and undo auto and select my own? Thanks !

4 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru
    Jun 17, 2020

    The problem with selecting your own is if your neighbors wifi is on auto and it switches around, it could end up causing more interference. I usually set mine on auto unless I know my neighbors have set their channel with a set channel and not auto. 

    • Retired_Member's avatar
      Retired_Member
      Jun 17, 2020

      2.4Ghz should only be channels 1, 6, or 11.

       

      5Ghz, I've noticed the lower channels perform better. I have mine set to channel 48. You can download an app on your phone to do a scan and see what channels are most popular in your area. Pick a channel that isn't being used a lot. 

      • schumaku's avatar
        schumaku
        Guru
        Jun 17, 2020
        Retired_Member wrote:

        5Ghz, I've noticed the lower channels perform better. I have mine set to channel 48. 

        Probably because the lower 5 GHz channels are power restricted, and showing less bars on the mobile .. making them less "attractive" to select manually.