Changing WiFi Channels on Sagemcom 2864

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Summary of Configuration Information and Changes
Modem Login Page: Modem Administrator User Name: Modem Administrator Password:	192.168.2.1 admin DSL password (Default is password, if you reset modem)
Where to go in Menu:	Wireless→General
Changes:	Interface Type: N only (check that all your wifi devices can still see your network after this change) 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 Local Area Network Ports at the back of the Sagemcom 2864 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.

Sagemcom 2864 LAN ports

 

2. Open an Internet browser on your computer and connect to the modem by typing 192.168.2.1 in the address bar. 

3. Enter the username and password when prompted

• Username: admin

• Password: Your DSL password   (Default is password, if you reset modem) 

4. From the home page, navigate to Wireless menu option on the left.

Sagemcom 2864 Wireless Menu

5. On the [Wireless] page, navigate to the [General] tab and 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 Bandwidth: change from Auto to 20mhz
• Click Save

Sagemcom 2864 WiFi Channels

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

• Modem Configuration - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
• Modem Lights
• Sagemcom 2864 set-up PDF
• VOIP

External Links

• Unofficial Sagemcom 2864 bridge mode guide
• Unofficial Sagemcom 2864 bridge mode guide #2 - no unlocking or firmware download required
• Wireless Spectrum Conundrum Basic Wireless Spectrum Information, by Lou Frenzel, Electronic Design

• 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them) by James Frew, Make Use Of
• How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi, by Steve Sande, Rocketyard
• How easy is it to capture data on public free Wi-Fi? by Gary Sims, Android Authority