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WS190
Aspirant
Oct 12, 2020
Solved

Internet Connectivity & Wireless Network Problems with New Modem/Router

I have a new NetGear C6300 [https://www.cox.com/residential/support/netgear-c6300.html ] and am experiencing a couple issues and wondering if anyone has insight:   I am working from home with a com...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Oct 12, 2020

    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?

     

     

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WS190
Aspirant
Oct 12, 2020

Thank you -

 

Yes, several neighbors - probably 8 other networks nearby.

 

The 2.4 wireless was setup on Auto and 5G was on 153.  I will set the assign the 2.4G to 1, 6, or 11.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 12, 2020

Lets see if changing channels helps...

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    WS190
    Aspirant
    Oct 14, 2020

    This seems to have resolved my wireless issue - thank you!

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 14, 2020

      Good to hear. Glad it worked. 

      Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.

       

      Enjoy. :smileywink: