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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 b...
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.
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.
schumaku wrote:
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.
I didn't know that about 5Ghz channels, thanks for calling it out! https://metis.fi/en/2018/02/5ghz-channels/
