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mAX W61: Changing the Wi-Fi Channel

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How do I change the Wi-Fi channel in the W61 router?
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In some cases, wireless interference may occur when nearby wireless networks are broadcast on the same channel as the W61.  Changing the Wi-Fi channel in the W61 may reduce wireless interference.  The W61 broadcasts the Wi-Fi network on the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands.  When restarting the W61 it selects the best or least congested Wi-Fi channel.  

Before selecting the Wi-Fi network, check the Wi-Fi client experiencing interference to identify the Wi-Fi network being used by the device to change the channel.  The Wi-Fi client’s Internet connection will be interrupted when changing the Wi-Fi channel. 

Changing the W-Fi Channel
  1. Tap the My Devices box on the Home screen.

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  2. Locate the Wi-Fi client(s) that is experiencing interference and confirm the Wi-Fi band (2.4GHz or 6GHz or 5GHz) that it's connected to.
     
  3. Tap the My Network icon at the bottom of the screen.

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  4. Tap the Network Management box.

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  5. Tap the Network Settings + button to expand the card, and then tap the Wi-Fi Radio Settings link.

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  6. Tap the 6GHz, 5GHz, or 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi band.
     
  7. Tap the Channel drop-down menu link.

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  8. Select a recommended Wi-Fi channel for the selected Wi-Fi band, then tap the Select Value button.
     
    Wi-Fi BandAvailable ChannelsRecommended Wi-Fi Channels
    2.4GHz1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 111, 6, 11
    5GHz36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 16136, 40, 44, 48
    6GHz1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89, 93, 97, 101, 105, 109, 113, 117, 121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 141, 145, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, 173, 177, 181, 185, 189, 193, 197, 201, 205, 209, 213, 217, 221, 225, 229, 23337, 53, 69, 133, 149

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  9. Tap the Save Changes button.

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  10. The changes are taking effect.

    NOTE: Wi-Fi clients will briefly disconnect and reconnect.

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  11. After the SAT LED turns back to solid blue tap the < back symbol. 
     
  12. Tap the Wi-Fi Radio Setting link and then tap the Wi-Fi band to confirm the Wi-Fi channel is updated in the Channel field.

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