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Does "Region Selection" matter?

Does "Region Selection" matter?

Hello Netgear Family!

I just had a quick question. Under "Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup", does the "Region Selection" make a difference to my connection? If I set this to Europe, will I get connected to servers in Europe? I live in India, so should I set this to India? and will this effect anything? It's not a pressing matter, but I was just curious.

 

Thank you! 🙂

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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StephenB
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Re: Does "Region Selection" matter?


@shaanshivananda wrote:

I just had a quick question. Under "Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup", does the "Region Selection" make a difference to my connection?


WiFi channels are regulated in each region.  For instance, Japan allows WiFi channel 14 for 802.11b - other countries don't allow it at all.  In addition to the legal WiFi channel list, the WiFi power limit also varies by region - and sometimes those limits are set differently for specific WiFi channels.  

 

You should set the region correctly - ensuring that your equipment is compliant with the laws in your particular country.  

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StephenB
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Re: Does "Region Selection" matter?


@shaanshivananda wrote:

I just had a quick question. Under "Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup", does the "Region Selection" make a difference to my connection?


WiFi channels are regulated in each region.  For instance, Japan allows WiFi channel 14 for 802.11b - other countries don't allow it at all.  In addition to the legal WiFi channel list, the WiFi power limit also varies by region - and sometimes those limits are set differently for specific WiFi channels.  

 

You should set the region correctly - ensuring that your equipment is compliant with the laws in your particular country.  

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Re: Does "Region Selection" matter?

Hello @StephenB,

 

Thank you so much for the prompt response.

As per your advice, I have set the router region to my country. I was not aware of the legal implications of Region Selection. Very interesting.

 

Thanks

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma_Alex
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Re: Does "Region Selection" matter?

Yeah in some countries they reserve certain channels for military use, and I know that for example the EU doesn't allow you to use 5GHz WiFi for any outdoor appliance.

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