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1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow Local Area Network Ports at the back of the SmartRG SR505N modem. Connect to the Local Area Network (NCF_XXXX) on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.
1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow '''LAN''' Ports at the back of the SmartRG SR505n modem. Connect to the Network (NCF_XXXX) on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.
[[File:SR505n LAN ports.png|alt=SmartRG SR505n LAN ports|none|thumb|360x360px|SmartRG SR505n LAN ports]]
[[File:SR505n LAN ports.png|alt=SmartRG SR505n LAN ports|none|thumb|360x360px|SmartRG SR505n LAN ports]]


2. Open an Internet browser on your computer (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) and connect to the modem by typing [http://192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1] in the address bar. 
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'''
* Password: Your DSL password   (Default is '''password''', if you reset modem)
[[File:SR505n-Login Page.png|alt=SmartRG SR505n Login Page|none|thumb|540x540px|SmartRG SR505n Login Page|link=https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/File:SR505n-Login_Page.png]]


Username: admin Password: DSL password     (Default is password, if you reset modem) 
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  
 
[[File:SR505n WiFi Channel Selection.png.png|alt=SR505n WiFi Channel Selection|none|thumb|781x781px|SR505n WiFi Channel Selection]]
5. Click on the [Advanced] submenu link on the left hand side, under the Wireless Options  
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
6. On the [Wireless Advanced Settings] page, make the following changes:
7. Click '''Apply/Save''' at the bottom of the page.
 
◦ [Channel:] change from [Auto] to channel with the least interference as determined by your wireless interference tests. Try 3,4, 8 or 9
 
◦ [Channel Width:] change from [Auto] to 20mhz
 
7. Click “Apply/Save”.


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 NCF for recommendations if needed.
 
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Revision as of 12:14, 26 October 2018

Summary of Configuration Information and Changes
Modem Login Page:                           

Modem Administrator User Name:      

Modem Administrator Password:

192.168.1.1

admin

DSL password

(Default is password, if you reset modem)

Where to go in Menu: [Wireless] > [Advanced]
Changes: · [Channel]: Switch from [Auto] to Least Congested Channel (Usually 3,4, 8 or 9)

· [Channel Width]: Set to [20Mhz]

1. Using an Ethernet cable plug into one of the yellow LAN Ports at the back of the SmartRG SR505n modem. Connect to the Network (NCF_XXXX) on your computer. Your computer should indicate an Ethernet connection as opposed to a wireless one.

SmartRG SR505n LAN ports
SmartRG SR505n LAN ports

2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 

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

  • Username: admin
  • Password: Your DSL password   (Default is password, if you reset modem)
SmartRG SR505n Login Page
SmartRG SR505n Login Page

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  

SR505n WiFi Channel Selection
SR505n WiFi Channel Selection

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

7. Click Apply/Save at the bottom of the page.

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 support@ncf.ca for recommendations if needed.
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