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toby
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2014-Nov-28 12:13 am
[Qwest] Zyxel Q1000Z, setting 40 Mhz 802.11n channel width, how to?I can't find a setting in the Zyxel Q1000Z on how to configure it for 40 Mhz 802.11n channel width, I read how this setting might have been removed.
Is it still there? What is the setting called?
I have tried all 802.11n modes, 'n only', auto streams, etc.
The person I'm helping lives where there are zero other people around so 40 Mhz should be good to use. I use 40 Mhz at my home with no problems, also near no one else with a different modem. |
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toby
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2014-Dec-1 1:36 pm
The same question for a C1000A? |
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Pretty sure it's not there, as they only allow 20MHz channels (thus maxing out throughput at 150Mbps on the WiFi)
You're better off just getting a better router and putting it in bridge mode.
This is my only complaint with my C2000T as well, as it only has 20MHz channels limiting my total WiFi bandwidth to 150Mbps |
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toby
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2014-Dec-1 3:22 pm
Yep, I myself do bridge the C2000T into another router. This was for a few friends that have a Q1000Z and a C1000A, I didn't want to complicate things for them, in case (when) the DSL line goes down, in case they call CL support for help.
Thanks for checking. |
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40 is only on 5 gig. Interference on 2.4 gig |
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toby
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2014-Dec-2 6:04 pm
said by Ken1943:40 is only on 5 gig. Interference on 2.4 gig huh? |
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The FCC says 20 mhz channels on 2.4 gig band. Using 40 mhz setting causes interference. I didn't make the rules, just read about them. If you have the free InSidder, you can see using 40 mhz channels causing problems.
Channel bonding uses two 20MHz channels to create a 40MHz channel, theoretically doubling the speed. The problem is that using 40MHz channels reduces the number of non-overlapping channels to just two. In turn, this means that interference with your neighbours Wi-Fi equipment is much more likely, leading to poor transfer speeds and the possibility of the connection dropping out altogether. For this reason all 802.11n routers ship with channel bonding disabled by default. Unless you live in a remote area, using 40MHz bands on 2.4GHz is not recommended. |
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toby
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2014-Dec-2 9:21 pm
Me and the people I'm helping do live in rural areas. People live miles apart form others within forests.
When I help others who have neighbours, I do put the width as 20 Mhz. |
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Forcing 40mhz channel width can cause connection issues for some devices. It may have been changed to reduce support calls. |
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