Changing WiFi Channels on TP-Link TD-W9970 - Revision history

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	6. On the '''Wireless Basic Settings''' page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless Basic Settings''' page, make the following changes:
	* '''Channel''': change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests.		* '''Channel''': change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests.
	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.

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	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.

			= See also =
			* [[Modem Configuration]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
			* [[Modem Lights#TP-Link\|About TP-Link Modem Lights]]
			* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dsl/modem/TD-W9970_V1_UG.pdf TP-Link TD-W9970 manual]
			* [[Dynamic DNS]]
			* [[Modem Manuals]]
			* [[Port forwarding]]

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	6. On the '''Wireless Basic Settings''' page, make the following changes:		6. On the '''Wireless Basic Settings''' page, make the following changes:
	* '''Channel''': change from [Auto] to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests.		* '''Channel''': change from '''Auto''' to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests.
	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 ~~NCF~~ 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.

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|Modem Login Page:
Modem Administrator User Name:

Modem Administrator Password:
|[http://192.168.1.1/ 192.168.1.1]
'''admin'''

DSL password (Default is '''password''', if you reset modem)
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|Where to go in Menu:
|'''Wireless→Basic Settings'''
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|Changes:
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*'''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 Local Area Network Ports at the back of the W9970 modem.
[[File:TP-Link TD-W9970 LAN Ports.png|alt=TP-Link TD-W9970 LAN Ports|none|thumb|276x276px|TP-Link TD-W9970 LAN Ports]]

2. Connect to the Local Area Network on your computer. The network name should be '''NCF_XXXX''' or '''TP-Link_XXXXXX'''. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to wireless (symbols vary by Operating System).

3.  Open any 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 (as shown below).
[[File:TP-Link TD-W9970 Log In.png|alt=TP-Link TD-W9970 Log In|none|thumb|501x501px|TP-Link TD-W9970 Log In]]
4.  Log in to the Administrative Account
* Username: '''admin'''
* Password: Your DSL password   (Default is '''password''', if you reset modem)
5. From the '''Status''' page, navigate through the '''Wireless''' menu option to '''Basic Settings''' on the left.
[[File:TD-W9970 WiFi Channel Change.png|alt=TP-Link TD-W9970 WiFi Channel Change|none|thumb|673x673px|TP-Link TD-W9970 WiFi Channel Change]]

6. On the '''Wireless Basic Settings''' page, make the following changes:
* '''Channel''': change from [Auto] to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests.
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 NCF for recommendations if needed.

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	* [[Modem Manuals]]		* [[Modem Manuals]]
	* [[Port forwarding]]		* [[Port forwarding]]

			= External links =
			* [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://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