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KurtOrbiUser
Feb 06, 2021Tutor
Can't change Orbi RBR50 channel to one recommended by the Orbi app
When I run the Wifi Analytics on my Adnroid Orbi app, it recommeds channels like 2 and 4, which show "Best Clarity"; however, my Orbi settings will not let me use any other channel than 36, 40, 44, a...
KurtOrbiUser
Feb 06, 2021Tutor
Thanks for the reply, but why would the Orbi app recommend channels I cannot change the Orbi to in the browser wireless settings?
CrimpOn
Feb 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
KurtOrbiUser wrote:Thanks for the reply, but why would the Orbi app recommend channels I cannot change the Orbi to in the browser wireless settings?
WiFi 2.4G channel selection is a "drop down" menu with the default being "auto" (see image attached).
Click the "down arrow" to open the menu of channels from 1 to 11 (North America). 1-13 (reset of world) 1-14 (Japan)