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MJFri
Jul 28, 2020Aspirant
C6250 2.4gHz band not staying connected
I have Xfinity for internet and use the modem/router combo unit. My 5gHz band works as it should with speeds over 100mbps. The 2.4gHz band flakes in and out of service and speeds barely register on m...
FURRYe38
Jul 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
- MJFriJul 28, 2020Aspirant
The 2.4gHz was on channel 11 when I looked yesterday. I couldn't figure out how to change it. Yes, there are multiple other networks nearby, but I don't have access to one of the wifi analyzers I've read about, so I can't see which channels they're using.
- FURRYe38Jul 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
There are free analyzers on apple or android pads.
Try changing to channel 1 or 6 thru the modems web page at 192.168.0.1