Manage the channel high throughput mode
The channel high throughput (HT) mode is also referred to as the channel width.
The default channel widths are as follows:
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2.4 GHz radio: 20MHz
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5 GHz radio: 80 MHz
The wider the channel, the better the performance (that is, the greater the transmission
quality and speed), but the fewer channels are available for use. Before you change the
channel width, consider your network conditions and the applications that must be
supported. Use the following guidelines:
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A wider channel improves the performance (no or minimal interference and better
data rates).
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The 802.11n specification allows a 40 MHz–wide channel in addition to the legacy
20 MHz channel that is available with other modes.
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The 802.11ac and 802.11ax specifications allow an 80 MHz–wide channel in addition
to the 20 MHz and 40 MHz channels that are available with other modes.
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The 40 MHz and 80 MHz channels enable higher data rates but leave fewer channels
available for use.
To manage the channel HT mode:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is directly connected
over WiFi to the access point or connected to the same network as the access point.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
If you are directly connected to the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID, you can enter
https://www.aplogin.net.
A login window displays.
If you do not know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the access point on
page 33. For more information about the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID, see 2.4 GHz
management SSID on page 58.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security message and
does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after you complete the initial
log-in process on page 35.
3. Enter the access point local device password and click the Login button.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The password is
case-sensitive.
The Device Status page displays.
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Manage the Advanced WiFi and
Radio Settings
NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3600 Dual Band PoE/PoE+ Access Points, WAX214 and WAX218
