This article will take you through the steps to change your Wi-Fi channel manually.

Before you begin

Manual channel selection is not recommended. The default Automatic option is preferred as this automatically scans and selects the best channel for Wi-Fi operation.

When should I change my Wi-Fi channel?

You should consider changing your Wi-Fi channel when you:

• Have checked the Wi-Fi Analyser and can see there are a lot of other devices in your area using the same channel
• Experience slow browsing speeds when using Wi-Fi but normal speeds when connected using an Ethernet cable
• Have a poor Wi-Fi signal.

Steps

1. Open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.1 
   The Welcome screen appears

2. Complete the following fields:

   • Username - You can find this on the bottom of your modem
   • Password - You can find this on the bottom of your modem

3. Click Log In

   

4. The Overview screen appears
5. Navigate to Advanced
6. Select Wi-Fi

7. If you want to change the channel for the:

   • 2.4Ghz  - Select 2.4Ghz Advanced 

     

   • 5Ghz - Select 5Ghz Advanced

     

8. Under the Channel option, select the desired channel (For 5Ghz Channels 100-144 should be avoided) and then click apply