Here are the steps to change your DN8245 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 WiFi channel?
You should consider changing your WiFi channel when you:
- Have checked the WiFi Analyser and can see there are a lot of other devices in your area using the same channel
- Experience slow browsing speeds when using WiFi but normal speeds when connected using an Ethernet cable
- Have a poor WiFi signal.
Steps
- Open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.1
The Welcome screen appears - 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
Click Log In
- The Overview screen appears
- Navigate to Advanced
- Select WiFi
If you want to change the channel for the:
2.4Ghz - Select 2.4Ghz Advanced.
5Ghz - Select 5Ghz Advanced.
- Under the Channel option, select the desired channel (For 5Ghz Channels 100-144 should be avoided) and then click apply.
