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rrboedeker
Sep 02, 2024Guide
Nighthawk AXE7000 Router Changing 5G Channels by Itself
I have a Nighthawk AXE7800 tri-bank WiFi 6E router. I have set the 5G channel to 40, which is the only channel on the 5G network that is not used by other nearby routers. Several times now, without m...
- Sep 05, 2024
The speed change to 80 Mhz bandwidth seems to have done the trick. Several days now and hasn't moved from channel 40. Thanks again for your expert help. I now know more about the intricacies of the 5G allocated bandwidth.
FURRYe38
Sep 05, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
rrboedeker
Sep 05, 2024Guide
The speed change to 80 Mhz bandwidth seems to have done the trick. Several days now and hasn't moved from channel 40. Thanks again for your expert help. I now know more about the intricacies of the 5G allocated bandwidth.
- KitsapSep 05, 2024Master