Change The Channel Width For A Radio - NETGEAR WAX610 User Manual

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limited to the maximum speed that is supported by 802.11na (about 450
Mbps).
- 11a. 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a WiFi clients can connect to
the access point. However, the speed of 802.1ax, 802.11ac, 802.11na clients
is limited to the maximum speed that is supported by 802.11a (up to about
54 Mbps).
6. Click the Apply button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes and your settings are saved. The radio or radios restart
and WiFi clients might need to reconnect.

Change the channel width for a radio

Use the following guidelines when you determine the channel width for a radio:
• A wider channel generally improves the performance (no or minimal interference
and better data rates).
• A narrower channel generally results in lower throughput but might provide a more
stable connection in a demanding situation, such as an environment with a long
distance between the access point and WiFi clients and more than normal
interference.
• The 802.11n specification allows a 40 MHz–wide channel in addition to the legacy
20 MHz channel that is available with other WiFi modes.
• The 802.11ac specification and the 802.11ax specification for the 5 GHz band allow
an 80 MHz–wide channel in addition to the 20 MHz and 40 MHz channels that are
available with other WiFi modes.
• The 40 MHz and 80 MHz channels enable higher data rates but leave fewer channels
available for use.
Note: We recommend that leave the default option (Dynamic 20 / 40 MHz for the 2.4
GHz radio and Dynamic 20 / 40 / 80 MHz for the 5 GHz radio). The access point can
automatically select the best channel width for its WiFi environment.
The WiFi mode (see Change the WiFi mode for a radio on page 82) determines if you
can set the channel width, and if so, which channel widths are available.
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