This is why you should do a wifi survey of your area, not just in one spot, but all across your property. The wifi router will choose a good channel, but optimizing the channel selection is always a good thing. But if you dont know what you are doing, then letting the wifi router make the selection for you is acceptable.
Spot on and love the explanation of cross talk on the 2.4 band. The only thing I would like to point out from experience is on some of the routers on the automatic setting for choosing the channel it doesn't always get it right. I use a app or a tool that lets me scan the Wi-Fi signals in my area to make sure it is optimizing correctly. The one in particular is a TP-Link router where for some oddball reason had decided to throw me smack dab in the middle of everyone's signal on channel 4 very messy. Generally a reboot might clear this but I went in manually changed it and I keep an eye on it from time to time. Great video
@niteryder8 this is great feedback, thank you! That is definitely true that some routers may not be as good as others in terms of selecting a WiFi channel to use. Is this an older router by chance?
@@niteryder8 Thanks for the responding! I was thinking if it was an older router maybe that was the reason why it wasn't automatically selecting the best WiFi channels.
It's unfortunate but a lot of entry level IOT devices on the market still only support 2.4 GHz networks. I have 2 smart outlet plugs and 2 indoor IP cams that only work with the 2.4GHz band. Even though I use auto channel mode, sometimes especially the IP cams have hard time due to other networks in the same building.
Yeah that can definitely be a challenge, especially as the adoption of IOT devices continues to grow. There is only going to be more congestion of the 2.4G channels if devices only work with the 2.4G band
Dude, THANK YOU for your informative videos! They are so good. I’m now a subscriber! I’d really love to get your advice. SITUATION: * I currently have the latest Xfinity modem/router that broadcasts at 2.4 MHz, 5 MHz, 6 MHz. * I have a technical situation in which I need to set my 5 MHz channel to 149. * Since Xfinity won’t allow me to change the 5 MHz channel, I need to procure my own hardware. * I live in a suburb, with just single-family houses, so I don’t expect setting the 5 MHz channel to 149 will be a show-stopper. * I am trying to educate myself on what hardware to replace my current equipment that is the same or better than I have now. QUESTIONS: * Should I simply get a wireless router and use the Xfinity modem in "bridge mode” or should I get my own modem, too? * If I should get my own modem, should I get a modem/router combo or buy a separate modem and router? * Supposedly, my current Xfinity setup has security on the hardware itself that keeps my devices “safe”. How can make sure the new hardware I acquire has the same kind of security? * When a router is advertised as Wifi 6, does that mean it broadcasts at 6 MHz? * How will I know if the new router I hope to purchase will allow me to set the 5 MHz channel? * Are there reliable hardware brands I should stick to (or unreliable brands I should avoid)? * If you were me, where would you purchase the actual equipment? I am having trouble even knowing where to start. Any information you could provide would be sincerely appreciated.
@brianmercer6967 here are some quick hitter answers to your questions: -I would recommend getting your own modem and router. If you're going to get your own router, it doesn't make sense to still rent your modem from your internet provider on a monthly basis -It's your choice on getting a modem/router combo or not. In general, modem/router combo devices are easier to configure and manage if you're a non-technical person -Most routers have equivalent security features built in. In a lot of cases, these "security features" are just a marketing tactic -A WiFi6 router will broadcast a 6 GHz signal -If you're buying your own router, chances are you'll be able to pick the WiFi channel that the 5 GHz band uses -I would look at the routers and modems that have the best ratings on Newegg.com. Here is my affiliate link if you want to buy something (I will get a small commission if you do): howl.me/cl9JoqbaJiD. Common brands are Netgear and TP-Link -I recommend you purchase the actual equipment (as opposed to renting). It's more cost effective I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Thank you.
@@network-from-home Thanks a million! I sincerely appreciate your advice. I will use your affiliate link when the time comes to purchase. I'm curious about your own configuration, if you are willing to share.
@@brianmercer6967 No problem at all. The key thing you will need to identify when picking equipment for your home network is the speed of the internet plan you are paying for. You will also want to make sure that the modem you buy is compatible with your internet provider. In my home network, I have a TP-Link Archer A7 router: howl.me/cl99SXzZQnu For my modem I have a Netgear CM600 modem which you can no longer buy because it's older. The most recent version that is comparable is the CM700 modem: howl.me/cl99VVztf1w My internet plan is for up to 500 Mbps, and both of these devices support speeds up to 500 Mbps. This is an important factor as well. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
What are some fixes for blackspots in the house, i.e. rooms in the house where the connectivity and/or speed drops off? I figured intereferance was the cause of the problem and that manually changing WLAN channel would be a viable solution! Any suggestions would be warmly welcome.
Spots in your home that don’t get good signal can be tricky. These spots can be caused by interference from other devices, or they can be caused by the way your home is constructed (water pipes, walls, etc.). To provide internet access in these areas, you may want to look into getting a wireless access point (or a WiFi extender) that you can deploy close to these blind spots to ensure they get a WiFi signal. I hope this helps!
The best way to increase your network speed is to upgrade your internet plan. If you're using WiFi, you'll want to make sure you have a strong WiFi signal if you want to get the best network speeds. I hope this helps!
This is why you should do a wifi survey of your area, not just in one spot, but all across your property. The wifi router will choose a good channel, but optimizing the channel selection is always a good thing. But if you dont know what you are doing, then letting the wifi router make the selection for you is acceptable.
@xtantaudio1 this is a good tip! The best way to know for sure what channels are being used is to do an analysis like you mentioned.
These videos are great. I'm getting an education. Thank you for your efforts.
Thank you for checking out the video!
Spot on and love the explanation of cross talk on the 2.4 band. The only thing I would like to point out from experience is on some of the routers on the automatic setting for choosing the channel it doesn't always get it right. I use a app or a tool that lets me scan the Wi-Fi signals in my area to make sure it is optimizing correctly. The one in particular is a TP-Link router where for some oddball reason had decided to throw me smack dab in the middle of everyone's signal on channel 4 very messy. Generally a reboot might clear this but I went in manually changed it and I keep an eye on it from time to time.
Great video
@niteryder8 this is great feedback, thank you! That is definitely true that some routers may not be as good as others in terms of selecting a WiFi channel to use. Is this an older router by chance?
@@network-from-homeit's a newer router as it has WiFi 6 and mesh . If you like the model number I will post it.
@@niteryder8 Thanks for the responding! I was thinking if it was an older router maybe that was the reason why it wasn't automatically selecting the best WiFi channels.
It's unfortunate but a lot of entry level IOT devices on the market still only support 2.4 GHz networks. I have 2 smart outlet plugs and 2 indoor IP cams that only work with the 2.4GHz band. Even though I use auto channel mode, sometimes especially the IP cams have hard time due to other networks in the same building.
Yeah that can definitely be a challenge, especially as the adoption of IOT devices continues to grow. There is only going to be more congestion of the 2.4G channels if devices only work with the 2.4G band
Dude, THANK YOU for your informative videos! They are so good. I’m now a subscriber!
I’d really love to get your advice.
SITUATION:
* I currently have the latest Xfinity modem/router that broadcasts at 2.4 MHz, 5 MHz, 6 MHz.
* I have a technical situation in which I need to set my 5 MHz channel to 149.
* Since Xfinity won’t allow me to change the 5 MHz channel, I need to procure my own hardware.
* I live in a suburb, with just single-family houses, so I don’t expect setting the 5 MHz channel to 149 will be a show-stopper.
* I am trying to educate myself on what hardware to replace my current equipment that is the same or better than I have now.
QUESTIONS:
* Should I simply get a wireless router and use the Xfinity modem in "bridge mode” or should I get my own modem, too?
* If I should get my own modem, should I get a modem/router combo or buy a separate modem and router?
* Supposedly, my current Xfinity setup has security on the hardware itself that keeps my devices “safe”. How can make sure the new hardware I acquire has the same kind of security?
* When a router is advertised as Wifi 6, does that mean it broadcasts at 6 MHz?
* How will I know if the new router I hope to purchase will allow me to set the 5 MHz channel?
* Are there reliable hardware brands I should stick to (or unreliable brands I should avoid)?
* If you were me, where would you purchase the actual equipment?
I am having trouble even knowing where to start. Any information you could provide would be sincerely appreciated.
@brianmercer6967 here are some quick hitter answers to your questions:
-I would recommend getting your own modem and router. If you're going to get your own router, it doesn't make sense to still rent your modem from your internet provider on a monthly basis
-It's your choice on getting a modem/router combo or not. In general, modem/router combo devices are easier to configure and manage if you're a non-technical person
-Most routers have equivalent security features built in. In a lot of cases, these "security features" are just a marketing tactic
-A WiFi6 router will broadcast a 6 GHz signal
-If you're buying your own router, chances are you'll be able to pick the WiFi channel that the 5 GHz band uses
-I would look at the routers and modems that have the best ratings on Newegg.com. Here is my affiliate link if you want to buy something (I will get a small commission if you do): howl.me/cl9JoqbaJiD. Common brands are Netgear and TP-Link
-I recommend you purchase the actual equipment (as opposed to renting). It's more cost effective
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Thank you.
@@network-from-home Thanks a million! I sincerely appreciate your advice. I will use your affiliate link when the time comes to purchase. I'm curious about your own configuration, if you are willing to share.
@@brianmercer6967 No problem at all. The key thing you will need to identify when picking equipment for your home network is the speed of the internet plan you are paying for. You will also want to make sure that the modem you buy is compatible with your internet provider.
In my home network, I have a TP-Link Archer A7 router: howl.me/cl99SXzZQnu
For my modem I have a Netgear CM600 modem which you can no longer buy because it's older. The most recent version that is comparable is the CM700 modem: howl.me/cl99VVztf1w
My internet plan is for up to 500 Mbps, and both of these devices support speeds up to 500 Mbps. This is an important factor as well. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
What are some fixes for blackspots in the house, i.e. rooms in the house where the connectivity and/or speed drops off?
I figured intereferance was the cause of the problem and that manually changing WLAN channel would be a viable solution! Any suggestions would be warmly welcome.
Spots in your home that don’t get good signal can be tricky. These spots can be caused by interference from other devices, or they can be caused by the way your home is constructed (water pipes, walls, etc.). To provide internet access in these areas, you may want to look into getting a wireless access point (or a WiFi extender) that you can deploy close to these blind spots to ensure they get a WiFi signal. I hope this helps!
Can you show me how to increase network speed bro 😢
The best way to increase your network speed is to upgrade your internet plan. If you're using WiFi, you'll want to make sure you have a strong WiFi signal if you want to get the best network speeds. I hope this helps!