Manage The Channel Or Channels - NETGEAR Insight Instant AirBridge User Manual

Manage the channel or channels

By default, a WiFi channel is automatically assigned for the 5 GHz radio on the AirBridge.
The channels that are available depend on the country and region that you selected for
the AirBridge.
You do not need to change the channel unless you experience interference (which is
indicated by lost connections).
If you use multiple access points, you can reduce interference by selecting different
channels for adjacent access points. We recommend a channel spacing of four channels
between adjacent access points (for example, use channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
WARNING: Make sure that the country is set to the location where the device is
operating (see Change the country and region of operation on page 54). You are
responsible for complying with the local, regional, and national regulations that are set
for channels, power levels, and frequency ranges.
To manage the channels:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
AirBridge or directly to the AirBridge through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the AirBridge.
The login page displays.
If your browser does not display the login page but displays a security message and
does not let you proceed, see Log in to the AirBridge after initial setup on page 31.
3. Enter the AirBridge user name and local device password.
The user name is admin. The local device password is the one that you specified
the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously managed the AirBridge through the NETGEAR Insight app or Insight
Cloud portal, enter the Insight network password for the Insight network location to
which the AirBridge was assigned (see Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight
App on an iOS or Android mobile device on page 13).
The Device Status page displays the Device Information section and other sections.
4. Under Network, select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Click the Channel Configuration button.
A new page opens,
Manage Advanced WiFi and
Radio Features
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