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Consider adjusting your Wi-Fi channel for better performance.

Consider adjusting your Wi-Fi channel for better performance.

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Du_Jus_Oasis
Member
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02-13-2023, 10:58 AM
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I’m not very familiar with networking. I live in a moderately crowded apartment complex (~40 units) and the building is quite old, so I’m unsure if there’s much room to improve things. We’re connected via copper wiring but have a decent ASUS router. My roommate and I notice the internet tends to be slow. While cleaning up an old laptop, I came across this app and its Wi-Fi analysis—it seems to show some interference from other networks (I’m the Europacafe). For those who really understand this stuff, do you think switching channels would help? Or do you have any other ideas? Your help would mean a lot! XD
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Du_Jus_Oasis
02-13-2023, 10:58 AM #1

I’m not very familiar with networking. I live in a moderately crowded apartment complex (~40 units) and the building is quite old, so I’m unsure if there’s much room to improve things. We’re connected via copper wiring but have a decent ASUS router. My roommate and I notice the internet tends to be slow. While cleaning up an old laptop, I came across this app and its Wi-Fi analysis—it seems to show some interference from other networks (I’m the Europacafe). For those who really understand this stuff, do you think switching channels would help? Or do you have any other ideas? Your help would mean a lot! XD

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Epicness402
Junior Member
31
02-13-2023, 12:40 PM
#2
It would be helpful to learn about non-blending Wi-Fi channels. They avoid interference with other channels, and your router typically selects the best one automatically.
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Epicness402
02-13-2023, 12:40 PM #2

It would be helpful to learn about non-blending Wi-Fi channels. They avoid interference with other channels, and your router typically selects the best one automatically.

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Spidervinz
Junior Member
16
02-14-2023, 02:19 AM
#3
ASUS routers usually come with an automatic channel selection feature. You might want to experiment with it. Choosing the optimal channel isn't as straightforward as before. In busy spots, the ideal channel isn't always the one with fewer access points. The signal strength can change a lot due to nearby walls and metals. Hope this clears things up!
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Spidervinz
02-14-2023, 02:19 AM #3

ASUS routers usually come with an automatic channel selection feature. You might want to experiment with it. Choosing the optimal channel isn't as straightforward as before. In busy spots, the ideal channel isn't always the one with fewer access points. The signal strength can change a lot due to nearby walls and metals. Hope this clears things up!