Change the 2.4 GHz wireless channel on your modem

The "Radio Setup" section of your modem's wireless setup allows you to set the wireless channel, power level, 802.11 mode, spatial streams, aggregation, and MIMO power save.

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1. Connect a device, such as a computer or tablet, to the internet through WiFi or using an Ethernet cable connected to your modem.

2. Open a web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 into the web address field.

Modem GUI wireless security screenshot step 2

3. Log in to your modem's settings interface (Modem GUI) using your Admin Username and Password. Unless you customized this information, you can find it printed on the modem label. Note that these are different from your wireless network name (SSID) and password (key).

Modem GUI wireless security screenshot step 3

Find your Admin Username/Password on the modem sticker

4. Select "Wireless Setup."

Modem GUI wireless security screenshot step 4

5. Select "2.4 GHz" in the left sidebar.

6. Select "Radio Setup."

7. Select a channel, from 1 to 11. Learn how to check your modem's wireless status for the best available channel.

8. Select a wireless power level, from 10% to 100%. The optimal power level depends on your environment.

Lower power settings create a circular coverage area with better coverage near the modem but a shorter signal range.
Higher power settings create an elliptical coverage area with a longer range but with reduced coverage closer to the modem.

9. Select a 802.11 mode.

10. Select "Apply" to save your changes.

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Change the 2.4 GHz wireless channel on your modem

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