Router WiFi Question

[Azzan]

Make sure the 2 wifi routers are on different channels even though you say you can't get a good signal from the house. I've been told that they should be at least 2 channels apart for best results.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Azzan

Make sure the 2 wifi routers are on different channels even though you say you can't get a good signal from the house. I've been told that they should be at least 2 channels apart for best results.

Actually, three channels if you want to make sure they do not overlap at all. So if one is on channel 1, the other should be on 4. I am the type to get into all our school access points and set the channels manually for best efficiency but if you don't want to mess with that (and most don't) just setting each router and AP to "auto" find a channel usually works just fine. I can't think of a case where 'auto' is not the default.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Actually, three channels if you want to make sure they do not overlap at all. So if one is on channel 1, the other should be on 4. I am the type to get into all our school access points and set the channels manually for best efficiency but if you don't want to mess with that (and most don't) just setting each router and AP to "auto" find a channel usually works just fine. I can't think of a case where 'auto' is not the default.

That's what I did I think...not had a problem