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donawalt
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Aug 19, 2024
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5 GHz DFS channels - have you tried them?

On the 970 Router, there is now an option to default the 5 GHz channel to one of 4 DFS channels - 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64. DFS stands for Dynamic Frequency Selection. I had to read what a dis channel ...
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    plemans
    Aug 25, 2024

    Changed it but don't really think it'll make a difference. Reason why is it was already using the DFS channels. It broadcasts from channel 36-64. so even if I change it in the settings, it still using those channels because its 160hz wide.