How to choose a wifi channel? — by andyboeh on OpenWrt Forum

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Thread noting the channel is set on the access point, not the clients. Replies suggest scanning with OpenWrt's channel analysis, setting the correct country code, and letting the router choose automatically.

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Source: How to choose a wifi channel? by andyboeh on OpenWrt Forum. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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