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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:

Revision as of 16:09, 21 March 2024

Troubleshooting DSL
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 admin)

Where to go in Menu: Wireless→Advanced or

Wireless→2.4 GHz band→ Advanced

Changes:
  • 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.

  • SmartRG Modem LAN Ports in Yellow

  • Back of OvisLink OV935WVA

  • Back of OvisLink OV804WVA

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 admin)
SmartRG SR505n Login Page
OvisLink modem 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 (or under Wireless → 2.4 GHz Band 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.

See Also

External links

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