Changing WiFi Channels on SmartRG modems - Revision history

GC884 at 20:58, 17 April 2024

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	* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)		* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)
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	1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.~~<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="Ovislink Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">~~		1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.
	~~</gallery>~~2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.		[[File:SR516ac-back.png\|none\|thumb\|417x417px\|SmartRG SR516ac modem back view ]]
			2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.

	3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:		3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:

GC884 at 20:36, 17 April 2024

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	* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)		* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)
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	1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the ~~OvisLink~~ modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="Ovislink Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">		1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="Ovislink Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">
	~~File:Ov935BackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV935WVA~~
	~~File:OV804wvaBackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV804WVA~~
	</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.		</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.

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	*Username: '''admin'''		*Username: '''admin'''
	*Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')		*Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')
	[[File:Login Page ~~OvisLink~~.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|734x734px\|~~OvisLink~~ modem Login Page]]		[[File:SR505n-Login Page.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|734x734px\|SmartRG modem Login Page]]
	4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.		4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.

	5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')		5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')
	[[File:~~Ovislink 0v804~~ Channel Selection.png\|alt=~~Ovislink OV804~~ WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|~~Ovislink OV804~~ WiFi Channel Selection]]		[[File:SR505n WiFi Channel Selection.png.png\|alt=SmartRG WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|SmartRG WiFi Channel Selection]]
	6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:
	*'''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 5 or 7		*'''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 5 or 7

GC884 at 22:08, 11 April 2024

2024-04-11T22:08:27Z

GC884 at 22:03, 11 April 2024

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	5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')		5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')
	[[File:Ovislink 0v804 Channel Selection.png\|alt=Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|~~Ovisling~~ OV804 WiFi Channel Selection]]		[[File:Ovislink 0v804 Channel Selection.png\|alt=Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection]]
	6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:
	* '''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9		* '''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9

GC884 at 22:00, 11 April 2024

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	5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')		5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')
	[[File:~~SR505n WiFi~~ Channel Selection~~.png~~.png\|alt=~~SR505n~~ WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|~~SR505n~~ WiFi Channel Selection]]		[[File:Ovislink 0v804 Channel Selection.png\|alt=Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|Ovisling OV804 WiFi Channel Selection]]
	6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:
	* '''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9		* '''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9

Gc884: Updated text and images about OvisLink modems

2024-03-21T21:09:10Z

Updated text and images about OvisLink modems

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	* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)		* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)
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	1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the ~~SmartRG~~ modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery ~~caption="SmartRG Modem LAN Ports in Yellow"~~ widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3">		1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the OvisLink modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="SmartRG Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">
	File:~~SR516ac-back~~.png\|Back of ~~SmartRG SR516ac~~		File:Ov935BackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV935WVA
	File:~~Sr506n-back~~.~~PNG\|Back of SmartRG SR506n~~		File:OV804wvaBackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV804WVA
	~~File:Sr505n back.jpg~~\|Back of ~~SmartRG SR505n~~

	</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.		</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.

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	* Username: '''admin'''		* Username: '''admin'''
	* Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')		* Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')
	[[File:~~SR505n-~~Login Page.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|~~540x540px~~\|~~SmartRG~~ modem Login Page~~\|link=https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/File:SR505n-Login_Page.png~~]]		[[File:Login Page OvisLink.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|734x734px\|OvisLink modem Login Page]]

	4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.		4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.

	5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')		5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')
	[[File:SR505n WiFi Channel Selection.png.png\|alt=SR505n WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|SR505n WiFi Channel Selection]]		[[File:SR505n WiFi Channel Selection.png.png\|alt=SR505n WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|SR505n WiFi Channel Selection]]
	6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:

Xx176 at 16:54, 14 February 2022

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	'''admin'''		'''admin'''

	DSL password (Default is '''admin'''~~, if you reset modem~~)		DSL password (Default is '''admin''')
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	\|Where to go in Menu:		\|Where to go in Menu:
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	3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:		3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:
	* Username: '''admin'''		* Username: '''admin'''
	* Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''~~password~~'''~~, if you reset modem~~)		* Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')
	[[File:SR505n-Login Page.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|540x540px\|SmartRG modem Login Page\|link=https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/File:SR505n-Login_Page.png]]		[[File:SR505n-Login Page.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|540x540px\|SmartRG modem Login Page\|link=https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/File:SR505n-Login_Page.png]]

Xx176: /* See Also */

2022-02-14T16:54:01Z

Xx176 at 16:26, 14 February 2022

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	'''admin'''		'''admin'''

	DSL password (Default is '''~~password~~''', if you reset modem)		DSL password (Default is '''admin''', if you reset modem)
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	\|Where to go in Menu:		\|Where to go in Menu:

Xx176 at 20:40, 26 September 2021

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	1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery caption="SmartRG Modem LAN Ports in Yellow" widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3">		1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery caption="SmartRG Modem LAN Ports in Yellow" widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3">
			File:SR516ac-back.png\|Back of SmartRG SR516ac
			File:Sr506n-back.PNG\|Back of SmartRG SR506n
	File:Sr505n back.jpg\|Back of SmartRG SR505n		File:Sr505n back.jpg\|Back of SmartRG SR505n
	~~File:Sr506n-back.PNG\|Back of SmartRG SR506n~~
	~~File:SR516ac-back.png\|Back of SmartRG SR516ac~~
	</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.		</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.

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	* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)		* '''Channel''': Switch from '''Auto''' to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)
	\|}		\|}
	1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the OvisLink modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="~~SmartRG~~ Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">		1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the OvisLink modem. Connect to the Network '''NCF_XXXX''' on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.<gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="3" caption="Ovislink Modem LAN Ports in Yellow">
	File:Ov935BackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV935WVA		File:Ov935BackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV935WVA
	File:OV804wvaBackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV804WVA		File:OV804wvaBackView.png\|Back of OvisLink OV804WVA
	</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.		</gallery>2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar.

	3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:		3. Click on the '''Manage Gateway(Advanced)'''” Log in to the Administrative Account:
	* Username: '''admin'''		*Username: '''admin'''
	* Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')		*Password: Your DSL password (Default is '''admin''')
	[[File:Login Page OvisLink.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|734x734px\|OvisLink modem Login Page]]		[[File:Login Page OvisLink.png\|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page\|none\|thumb\|734x734px\|OvisLink modem Login Page]]
	4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.		4. From the '''Device Info''' page, navigate to '''Wireless''' menu option on the left.
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	5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')		5. Click on the '''Advanced''' submenu link on the left-hand side, under the '''Wireless''' Menu (or under '''Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band Menu''')
	[[File:Ovislink 0v804 Channel Selection.png\|alt=Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection]]		[[File:Ovislink 0v804 Channel Selection.png\|alt=Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection\|none\|thumb\|781x781px\|Ovislink OV804 WiFi Channel Selection]]
	6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless-- Advanced''' settings page, make the following changes:
	* '''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9		*'''Channel:''' Change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 5 or 7
	7. Click '''Apply/Save''' at the bottom of the page.		7. Click '''Apply/Save''' at the bottom of the page.

	'''Notes:'''		'''Notes:'''
	* Wireless channels shouldn't have to be changed often (more than once every 6-12 months). If you find yourself making these changes too frequently, you may have to invest in a mid to high end router with additional channels on the 5Ghz frequency. Contact [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] for recommendations if needed.		*Wireless channels shouldn't have to be changed often (more than once every 6-12 months). If you find yourself making these changes too frequently, you may have to invest in a mid to high end router with additional channels on the 5Ghz frequency. Contact [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] for recommendations if needed.
	[[Category:DSL]]		[[Category:DSL]]
	[[Category:Modems]]		[[Category:Modems]]

	== See Also ==		==See Also==
	*[[Modem Configuration]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems		*[[Modem Configuration]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
	*[[Modem Lights#SmartRG\|About SmartRG modem lights]]
	*[[Changing DNS Settings on SmartRG Modems]]
	*[[Dynamic DNS]]

	= External links =		=External links=
	* [http://electronicdesign.com/communications/wireless-spectrum-conundrum Wireless Spectrum Conundrum] Basic Wireless Spectrum Information, by Lou Frenzel, Electronic Design		*[http://electronicdesign.com/communications/wireless-spectrum-conundrum Wireless Spectrum Conundrum] Basic Wireless Spectrum Information, by Lou Frenzel, Electronic Design
	* [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-reasons-wi-fi-slow-fix/ 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them)] by James Frew, Make Use Of		*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-reasons-wi-fi-slow-fix/ 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them)] by James Frew, Make Use Of
	* [http://blog.macsales.com/36669-rocket-yard-guide-how-to-stay-safe-when-using-public-wi-fi How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi], by Steve Sande, Rocketyard		*[http://blog.macsales.com/36669-rocket-yard-guide-how-to-stay-safe-when-using-public-wi-fi How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi], by Steve Sande, Rocketyard
	* [http://www.androidauthority.com/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/ How easy is it to capture data on public free Wi-Fi?] by Gary Sims, Android Authority		*[http://www.androidauthority.com/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/ How easy is it to capture data on public free Wi-Fi?] by Gary Sims, Android Authority

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	*[[Modem Configuration]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems		*[[Modem Configuration]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
	*[[Modem Lights#SmartRG\|About SmartRG modem lights]]		*[[Modem Lights#SmartRG\|About SmartRG modem lights]]
			*[[Changing DNS Settings on SmartRG Modems]]
	*[[Dynamic DNS]]		*[[Dynamic DNS]]