Router causing static

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I have an older model netgear router which has been working fine until I upgraded my model and now the router is interferring with our scanner and pager (my husband is a firefighter). I don't know if there is a way to change the channel on my router. I don't see anywhere that that is possible but whenever the router is plugged in, it is creating continual loud static.&nbsp; Any help is appreciated.&nbsp;
Note: we have a smaller home so moving the router farther away from the scanner/pager isn't possible. Currently it is NOT in the same room and probably the farthest away.&nbsp;
Thank you,
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MsCluppy

antinode · Answer

&gt; I have an older model netgear router which has been working fine until&gt; I upgraded my model and now the router is interferring with our scanner&gt; and pager [...]&nbsp;&nbsp; What was the "an older model netgear router"?&nbsp; What is the "upgraded"model?&gt; [...] I don't know if there is a way to change the channel on my&gt; router. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp; Without a model number, neither do I, but it would be pretty normal.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,and look for Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual.&nbsp; Look for "channel".&gt; Model: WPN824v2|RangeMax Wireless Router|EOL&nbsp;&nbsp; Is that your "older" one, your "upgraded" one, or neither?&nbsp; As "EOL"might suggest, that's not a recent model.

mscluppy · Answer

I'm sorry I mistyped. I have a new MODEM from Spectrum. My router is older. I'm wondering if I need a dual ban router?
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Thanks,
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Mscluppy

antinode · Answer

&gt; [...] I have a new MODEM from Spectrum. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp; Think for a moment.&nbsp; If you couldn't see any more than thatnon-description, then how much would you know about that gizmo?&gt; [...] My router is older. I'm wondering if I need a dual ban router?&nbsp;&nbsp; With my weak psychic powers, I still know approximately nothing aboutwhat you have, let alone what you might need.&nbsp; Do any of these gizmoshave makers and model numbers?&nbsp; Care to share?

mscluppy · Answer

I am so sorry. The netgear router I have is a RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 v2.
The modem is&nbsp;DOCSIS 3.1 Voice Modem (which I got from Charter/Spectrum - our internet provider).
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I apologize for not giving you more info initially.&nbsp;
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Thank you,
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mscluppy

antinode · Answer

&gt; The modem is DOCSIS 3.1 Voice Modem [...]&nbsp;&nbsp; Still not really a maker and model number, but the attached datasheet suggests that it really is only a modem, not a modem+router, whichis a valuable datum.&nbsp;&nbsp; The question now is: Which gizmo is causing the noise problem?&nbsp; Blameassignment is job one.&nbsp; If you power off the new modem, does the noisego away?&nbsp; If you power off the old router, does the noise go away?&nbsp; Ifthe new modem is the source, then fiddling with the router settingsmight not have much effect.&gt;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,&gt; and look for Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual.&nbsp; Look for "channel".&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you?

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