How to Change the Frequency on a Wireless DSL

Changing the frequency on a wireless router improves performance in busy neighborhoods where several home networks compete for a signal. The frequency setting on a router is labeled as a "channel." Changing the channel on a Linksys router is configured in the device's control panel.

Instructions

1. Open a web browser and type the IP address of the router into the navigation bar. For most routers, the IP address is 192.168.1.1.

2. Enter your username and password into the prompt. This is the administration password to access the router's console.

3. Click the "Wireless" tab. Select "Basic Wireless Settings." This opens a window with a "Channel" section. This section is where frequency settings are changed.

4. Select channel 1, 6 or 11. These channels provide the clearest signal since they do not overlap other channels. Click the "Save" button and close the browser window.

5. Reboot the wireless computers. A change in frequency drops wireless devices from the network. The computers need to be rebooted to find new network settings.

References

• Linksys