How do i access my router's setting to change channel?

[acercon]

i want to change the channel from 3 to something else because it is really slow but i dont know how to change it 

 

i am using the LINKSYS EA2700 (http://www.linksys.com/ca/p/P-EA2700/)%C2'>

[Thx And Bye]

Would be helpful, if you tell us what router you are using.

 

Usually its 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.178.1 to enter the configuration page.

[acercon]

Would be helpful, if you tell us what router you are using.

 

Usually its 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.178.1 to enter the configuration page

LINKSYS EA2700 (http://www.linksys.com/ca/p/P-EA2700/)

can i access my router setting from any computer or does it have to be connect via ethernet 

[Thx And Bye]

Just type the ip in the adress bar, should work on any computer connected to the same network as the router.

Detaild instructions how to change your wi-fi channel can be found on the support site from Linksys:

-> http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=136797

[minibois]

LINKSYS EA2700 (http://www.linksys.com/ca/p/P-EA2700/)

can i access my router setting from any computer or does it have to be connect via ethernet 

No, it just has to be in the same network (so connected via WiFi or ethernet to the router)

[DelusionalSyko]

If you're on a windows OS, hold the windows key on your keyboard and hit R.

 

This will bring up the "Run" program. In the text field type "CMD" and hit enter, this will bring up command prompt.

 

In command prompt type: ipconfig

 

This will display your current IP configuration. Scroll down until you find "Default gateway", (Should be something like 192.168.1.1, or 10.0.0.1) that will be the IP address you enter into the address bar of a browser.

 

the username and password is usually admin/admin or admin/password for most routers.

[LegacyStijncat]

i want to change the channel from 3 to something else because it is really slow but i dont know how to change it 

1. Open cmd.exe (or the equivalent in your Operating System)
2. Use ipconfig (or the equivalent in your well you know what)
3. Search for "Standard Gateway" and copy the number after it or write it down.
4. Go to your preferred web browser, and paste the gateway in it where you would normally put a website link.
5. Search in the settings for channel, and put them on auto or on whatever number you prefer.

EDIT: ninja'd by @DelusionalSyko

[acercon]

 

1. Open cmd.exe (or the equivalent in your Operating System)
2. Use ipconfig (or the equivalent in your well you know what)
3. Search for "Standard Gateway" and copy the number after it or write it down.
4. Go to your preferred web browser, and paste the gateway in it where you would normally put a website link.
5. Search in the settings for channel, and put them on auto or on whatever number you prefer.

EDIT: ninja'd by @DelusionalSyko

 

 

If you're on a windows OS, hold the windows key on your keyboard and hit R.

 

This will bring up the "Run" program. In the text field type "CMD" and hit enter, this will bring up command prompt.

 

In command prompt type: ipconfig

 

This will display your current IP configuration. Scroll down until you find "Default gateway", (Should be something like 192.168.1.1, or 10.0.0.1) that will be the IP address you enter into the address bar of a browser.

 

the username and password is usually admin/admin or admin/password for most routers.

on my wi fi analyzer on my phone it said to swtich from channel 3 to 1, 6 or 14 , are all of them the same? or is there better channel or is there channels i can't use

[acercon]

I am on the web page and it says i have a 5ghz channel, can i access this channel? i have the PCE-N15 wireless N adapter 

[DelusionalSyko]

on my wi fi analyzer on my phone it said to swtich from channel 3 to 1, 6 or 14 , are all of them the same? or is there better channel or is there channels i can't use

 

Different channels come into play if you are in an area with other radio's broadcasting near your router. You don't want to be on the same broadcast channel as another access point, so if you're in something like an apartment building or in an area that's close to other people with routers, changing the channel will help with latency and dropping signal issues.

 

I would honestly recommend picking a channel that isn't any where near the channel of other routers in the area (Wifi analyzer comes in handy for determining the channel of other broadcasts) In my experience, picking a higher number has usually benefited me, but most routers are on "auto" which will pick a random channel.

 

Play with the channel settings and see if it solves your issues. 

[LegacyStijncat]

on my wi fi analyzer on my phone it said to swtich from channel 3 to 1, 6 or 14 , are all of them the same? or is there better channel or is there channels i can't use

They aren't, but in your case, they kinda are. Let me explain.

 

Imagine channels as motorways with only one lane. If there are 2 people on motorway/channel 1 while being extremely close to each-other, than they may interfere and one of the two drivers can't go as fast as they would like.

If all your nearest neighbors were to use motorway/channel 2, than it would cause instability.

 

This is why your app suggests 1, 6 and 14. These appear to be quite unused by your neighbors. Which means that you can drive as FAST as you want!

 

EDIT: @DelusionalSyko STOP NINJA'ING ME !

[9justinas9]

on my wi fi analyzer on my phone it said to swtich from channel 3 to 1, 6 or 14 , are all of them the same? or is there better channel or is there channels i can't use

14th wifi channel is banned from using

[DelusionalSyko]

Specs for that wifi card:

 

Speed: 802.11 b/g/n : downlink up to 300Mbps, uplink up to 300Mbps(20/40MHz)

 

So no...it wont connect to a 5Ghz connection.

 

Edit: it also says it runs on the 2.4Ghz frequency, didn't see that on the spec list first time through.

[LegacyStijncat]

Specs for that wifi card:

 

Speed: 802.11 b/g/n : downlink up to 300Mbps, uplink up to 300Mbps(20/40MHz)

 

So no...it wont connect to a 5Ghz connection.

 

Edit: it also says it runs on the 2.4Ghz frequency, didn't see that on the spec list first time through.

How is that relevant?

[acercon]

14th wifi channel is banned from using

is channel 13 banned as well?