Speed Up Your Home Wi-Fi by Changing ONE Simple Setting!

Fix Your Sucky Home Wi-Fi! Why You Should Change Your Wi-Fi Control Channel.
Wi-Fi that randomly cuts out or just operates super slow is both frustrating and annoying. The number one way to fix problems like this is to simply turn your Wi-Fi router off and then back on again but if your Wi-Fi is constantly having problems then you may be dealing with interference from your neighbors Wi-Fi. The good news is there's a simple way to avoid this interference by changing the Control Channel your network is broadcasting on. This video is a tutorial to help you understand why you may want to change your wireless networks Control Channel, show you how to find out what channel(s) your neighbor(s) are using and how to change the channel your router is broadcasting on allowing you to minimize, or completely eliminate, interference from other wireless networks and maximize your Wireless networks performance. Thanks for checking out the video, I hope it helps and you enjoy. :)
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Time Stamps
0:00 - Slow Wi-Fi? Try resetting your router.
0:32 - Did you know Wi-Fi operates using radio waves?
1:44 - Your neighbors Wi-Fi can INTERFERE with YOUR wireless SPEED & CONNECTIVITY
2:31 - How to find out what control channel your neighbors are using.
4:39 - How to change the channel your router is broadcasting on (2.4 & 5 GHz bands).
Music in this video - "Flames" by Dan Henig from the KZbin Creator Studio Music Library

[@AHeadC]

Fantastic advice, my neighbour was absolutely throttling my signal, now I've changed channel I'm on -45 on 2.4 and -30 on 5 with a massive boost to download speeds. Cheers!

[@Maraksot78]

That's awesome! Cheers to you as well. :)

[@rahilahmad1948]

@@Maraksot78 Hi Sir I have an issue with the PON light which is usually stable but sometimes starts blinking for no reason resulting in connection loss.Can u please tell me what causes this and how to get rid of this problem?

[@djelie0687]

Nice video, but one question if you have 2 powerlines with one homebase and you can put them both on another channel if ou let them run on the same channel so you have a frequency that is only for your main network ( the router ) will it slower your internet or not bcs its the same homebase but 2 devices that are giving wifi on other places

[@djelie0687]

By will it slower your internet i mean will it slower the speed of the internet provided by the powerlines

[@divinestrength1774]

You said channel -45?! ✍🏾 and -30 on 5?! ✍🏾 thanks neighbor

[@succubusYT]

This video is perfect for explaining to old people I'm not hacking them I'm literally just trying to make the wifi not trash. Thank you...

[@stevenrayburn7899]

Finally someone with useful information! Great video! I was actually able to learn something new and how to improve my WiFi. Than you! Looking forward to next video.

[@ttpp9584]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! This is the final piece of info I needed to understand way my BRAND NEW Archer AX73 was not going 25 feet. With your advice, I downloaded the same app, the "***" tab identified the stronger channels (as my neighbour was interfering with my signals), changed the channels for both bands and TA DA, SUCCESS! What a great bit of information.

[@chrisr.986]

You are awesome man! I'm new to all of this computer stuff but you explained this very well.

[@NuclearBullet16]

Finally someone who actually explains something right!!!!!

[@tsv555]

That was low key a very helpful and interesting video, thanks, I thought it would be something cheesy but it is actually great

[@waynetlee1]

Thank you again. Your video had me scared when I put in the information and it went out when I changed my channel, but came back with a stronger channel :) . You are so cool for this, thank you so much.

[@taskinahmedfahim1502]

thank you sooo much i just saw that my wifi was getting over lapped by 9more wifi thats why it was sooo slow just by changing the channel made a day and night difference thank you soooooooooo much!!!

[@z.stone9016]

I've learned so much just listening to this video! I downloaded the wifi analyzer and see way more signals in my area. (Not apartments, in a subdivision) My signal is only varying at -56 to -62 with much overlap of 2 other weaker signals on the same channel. I'm so pleased that I have learned so much from you! Going to reset my dual router and switch to another channel. Having trouble with slow speeds affecting my streaming services. Hopefully, I can work this out before calling for a service tech from my ISP. Thank you so much!

[@Chris3k2]

What app did you download. I can’t seem to find the one used from this video. I’m guessing it’s no longer available since the video is 2 years old.

[@Maraksot78]

@@Chris3k2 The app I used in this video is just called WiFi Analyzer for my Samsung phone. If you have iPhone, unfortunately as far as I know there is no longer any iOS apps you can get that will scan for Wifi networks like this and show you this information. For whatever reason Apple doesn't want people to be able to use apps like that. They're currently only available for Android devices. However, there have been a lot of other people wanting to do this with their iPhone and running into the same problem so I did a search for WiFi analyzer apps for PC and found this article. Perhaps there's one here that may help you out. www.netspotapp.com/wifi-scanner/best-wifi-scanner-apps-windows.html I think the one on the list called inSSIDer looks pretty good. Haven't tried it personally but it looks like it'll do what you need for this.

[@MisterKillJoy1]

You're a legend mate! Fantastic advice. Fixed my 5Ghz connection issue instantaneously. My neighbours were ALL using the same channels as mine

[@gladyskravitz1905]

My wifi dropped as this video played. But.... fixed now, thanks so much! Very helpful video, appreciate the clear instructions.

[@anthonypemberton1602]

Great video, very well explained! Awesome work and I will be back for more!

[@69Dartman]

I have a Asus router now and it has the same gui router page yours does. I was using a Dlink dual band I've had for probably 6 years but some new neighbors moved in next door and suddenly my wifi was dropping out. I used one of the wifi analyzers like you showed and everytime I picked a clear channel the routers next door would jump on it too and I'm down again. I decided to buy a newer router and got a Asus similar to yours. It seems to automatically pick up the best channels and I haven't been knocked offline since but I did have some problems when I tried to set it up to use the same ip range the DLink did and everything was offline till I fully reset it. Been working good since then except getting all my gear to reset to the new addresses it uses. Got most of them up now so I'll figure out the last wifi camera later as it isn't super critical. Good information just the same as most folks would never go deeper than plugging everything in and turning it on figuring everything should just work.

[@erichouck3280]

Absolutely great stuff man thank you nobody at spectrum has ever done any of this after 8 calls and 3 technicians have came to address terrible speeds

[@vsmrzz]

yes bro these spectrum technicians always says its cuz of the distance n call it a day but in my old house my wifi wasnt a problem

[@thecatinthehat758]

Having the same issue right now with spectrum! And there new modem + router !

[@joemiller3553]

That's because they don't know u can change it

[@sirvillion1358]

@@joemiller3553 they should know if they’re a technician lmao

[@pierreluc5382]

autism spectrum technicians aren't really good at communicating solutions...

[@alexander.frisch]

Definitely worked for me, cheers man !

[@jumpingmoose5554]

Thank you very much for this video! It's nice when you can do these things yourself! It saves you a bunch of time

[@ksb3737]

Thanks alot for the information buddy, just realized my WiFi setup is in a crazy mess. Gonna start sorting it out. Thanks 👍

[@capawesome3d988]

I love you forever, dude. There was 2 more neighbours in my frquency, was having problem on Oculus Quest2, now now more problems. thanks!

[@tsy9179]

This video helped me a lot one my internet went so slow a video needs 5 minutes to load and then found this video and I changed my routers channel and instantly my net became so good I couldn’t believe you got a sub

[@qusainy584]

Thank you for explaining this information in such a simle way

[@comment.highlighted]

Great explanation and love the humor. Subscribed 🙂

[@veerdhoni9957]

Thanks dude it solved my problem ... U taught so well

[@justshluffy.]

I need goo d internet to post and play... this is the most helpful video I've seen in a long time, thanks

[@kjfowler]

Sending you many thanks. I don't know if this will fix my issue but you made it easy to follow you and I love your presentation!!!!!!

[@Studycase3000]

Thanks so much for the info I had no idea on how to test/tweak this. Have an awesome week!

[@Maraksot78]

Happy to share it with you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. Hope you have a great weekend too. :)

[@JohnSmithIam]

Very helpful information, thank you 2 years later!

[@danielardai13]

Best advice ever! Thank you very much!!!

[@a23978]

I think this helped a lot with my packet loss. Thanks!

[@Thelowestofthelowtiers]

I can confirm moving the router's radio channel does help. I've moved my 5G and 2.4G to more open channels which really helped with the stability of the wifi. I can even play Nintendo Switch Online and sustain my Skype calls even better than before I found the technique.

[@NoDareNoTruth]

Did you use an iPhone? I’ve been trying to find an app on iPhone to show what my neighbors wifi channels are on but i haven’t had any luck

[@davidcalebpaterson7101]

@@NoDareNoTruth wifite on kali linux on a laptop just scan and will find networks and channels. It can find more with an external wifi receiver.

[@vac91]

@@NoDareNoTruth did you find a ios app yet? as i cant find one

[@dgpred4237]

@@vac91 they’re all terrible lol

[@jmpsnt5291]

OH MY GOD YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER ALL OF MY ACCOUNTS WON'T SIGN IN FROM USING WIFI EXCEPT IF DONE ON CELLULAR DATA. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤩

[@johnzoidberg8510]

The video didn't address my particular problem but what a great video. I'd like it twice if I could.

[@TeamBei]

OMG this solved my problem TREMENDOUSLY. Thank you

[@realrobwebb]

Thanks! You made this clearer to me. I already had the WiFi Analyzer but it really didn't explain what or how to change settings clearly!

[@baolongtran2214]

It helped a lot thanks for your video, my wifi is a lot more stable than before

[@reubenpx1809]

Very informative and quick guide video. Thank you

[@qwerty_93]

Great video ! Thanks for helping me out !

[@namashpandey7228]

saved me from some amount of mental torture my friend ...well done

[@edwardcameron9172]

This is a great video, good, clear communication.

[@MrRibu09]

Thanks very much. Clear and precise. The issue I'm having is slow WiFi when I have my Bluetooth earphone connected on my device. Should a channel change improve my connection?

[@Eric2300jeep]

Very eye opening and I appreciate the app recommendation! I have a wireless ISP and the "radio" that sends/receives my internet operates on a frequency in the WiFi spectrum. I keep getting random massive ping spikes and packet loss. I've had my ISP out to my house waaaay too many times to try and find a solution to my problem. But after watching your video, I'm thinking that my "old school mesh network" is interfering. The ISP radio is within range of 3 separate routers. One of which is less than 10ft away from the radio. I have a strong suspicion that I'm getting overlap into the same frequency that my ISP radio is on and that's what's causing my seemingly random, intermittent connection issues! Will definitely be doing some investigation with that app!

[@trspanda2157]

Jesus loves us all that's why he died for our sins

[@abhishekdas2512]

All videos are really gr8 and helps a lot keep up the good work ✨😆

[@daywalker6861]

Will be testing this as I have had a sucky WiFi for years

[@vphoenix5278]

Cool video 👍 clear & simple.!

[@Peterlavecchia-on8cu]

Great analogy!!! Love the tuning radios

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

TOP MARKS MATE. GREAT INFORMATION 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙂🙂🙂👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ralpheaston6726]

Thanks Chris for the story and the guy that told his story.

[@hansknowledgebank4350]

Thanks man. Great video and very helpful.

[@user-zs4iv3vf5m]

thanks for share !! its very clear let me know what my wifi going on..

[@Dude408f]

Amazing expressive skills, great vid and good vibes, you’re the man!

[@Maraksot78]

Thank you. I appreciate that. :)

[@mikeybutts2977]

Great video very informative i am going to try it and see if it helps. Thanks for the app also i just seen i have the best connection in my neighborhood close enough to check

[@romhac8234]

thanks finally something that’s easy and works from this century

[@Maraksot78]

Glad to hear the video helped. :)

[@joeriver7994]

Ty for the advise....it sure worked for me!

[@alphaeligon9226]

Using 2 Huawei routers with my local ISP's here in 🇹🇹 West Indies. Will try your shortcut...👌👌👌👌👌

[@adibafifi9873]

thanks for this trick, i finally manage to solve this problem for my mi box s

[@EpicnSkil]

This is very helpful don't get me wrong. But the thing is that most newer routers don't use a static channel. Most routers now have a default setting that allows the router to swich to a better channel when the current one is being congested. Doing this could cause drops. But. At the same time if you wanted a static Channel youd get less drops but the overall speed may or may not change depending on how many other networks are switching to and from your channel. The best way to do this is to have each person in tour area running on a separate channel. Depending on everyone router is what channels it can be on, but ideally you can get your neighbors to evenly spread out to what channels they can use. But let's be real. Most people don't know how, or don't care. And they aren't going to let you in their internet. So it's not all that realistic.

[@sridharvaishnava9003]

man honestly this really worked for me changing channels out of 11. Although there are no neighbours using wifi nearby, my area small internet setup is like houses get a wired connection from 1 centre like 500 metre radius, all of that goes through 1 main line to the isp so this router channel contention is real even for wired. The difference suddenly my speed dropped to 4 mbps now its shows good 50 mbps. Thanks man what are your thoughts on channel contention on wired star topology network ?

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Great video ! Very easy to understand. I'm wondering if putting a small fan on the back of my t.v. to cool down the Chromecast..? No router, live rural, use data to screen share on msdisplay adapter, but it constantly kicks me off.🤔🤔😣

[@arnaldovazquez4525]

Thanks...no more headaches!

[@playhousetrends]

Thank you my good friend ❣️ It's ver helpful more subscriber to come! 👏

[@jaym6501]

Very educational, keep up the good work.

[@viet5929]

Top advice. I couldn't figure out why my high ping.

[@francisivan3858]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to try to do these. I'm going crazy when I lose my wifi in a middle of a game & class.

[@CherylSlane-lh2cy]

Thank you, this was very informative.

[@TheScepticalThinker]

This is great! I have a 5g router which should actually giving really good performance but somehow it loses connection sometimes. I hope this fixes that permanently and that it really ups the download speed a bit.

[@noelsentasas1655]

Very helpfull and informative.

[@e7yu]

Thanks, You for this video. I believe this will solve my problems. And I appreciate the cool Wi-Fi app.

[@bolbol3139]

Thanks man. Very informative

[@DirtyCheeseXoxo]

Sheeeeesh Really Worked. 5G Was Visible To Nintendo Switch by Changing Channels Thank You! You Earned A Sub & A Like

[@Hasan-nz5th]

I can't believe what happened after changing the channel thnxxxxxxx millions time

[@hamlinhamlinmcgill630]

Channel 13 it is... Thanks, really helpful!

[@VladRegalia]

This is so helpful. Thank you! I'm also using a TP-link Deco M4 router mesh, can I also change the channel on that device?

[@christopherabenoja]

Thanks man! This video saves me from switching to another ISP and will cause me an arm and leg by leaving my old one.

[@guhadalinor4296]

Woow

[@arsenalism9047]

I understood that. My plan worked. I started to follow a networking class, told my parents to tell the neighbour about what Courses I am taking, Then told them that I could increase their "mbps" which is their download speed, I went to their router, like 9 neighbours I think, made their connection worse. Just the download speed being 1-2 mbps higher

[@abbalbaral783]

Appreciate your effort

[@hungkc007]

Excellent video and we'll described to someone that doesn't know technology.

[@niranjanprasad9464]

Thanks man , I appreciate it 👍

[@geoffreydebrito7934]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@roybookman7603]

Great video. Thanks for the info🙂

[@Maraksot78]

You're welcome. Thanks for checking it out. :)

[@lpanesar23]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I have been struggling with mine for almost a month changed modem 2 times 5 times technician came to home but still no solution. This video solved it within few minutes speed bumped from 25-30 mbps to 300-400 mbps as I am on 1gbps plan. Thanks again 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Maraksot78]

Great to hear! Enjoy. :)

[@mikolajwojnicki2169]

Wow, that must have been a poor technician

[@Jeremy-ul4ph]

@@mikolajwojnicki2169 XD

[@carlosrenatohuairamaldonad9016]

This works, you can see the entire video and get something useful

[@EldobelU]

I'm going to save this in my playlist and watch it again when I have wifi at home

[@rezfgjj9194]

Easy to understand,tnx✨♥️

[@umy9828]

Thank you. I changed the channels but when I’m on my iPhone and I go to any website it takes like 20-25 seconds to load the website. I have optimum wifi 200 mbps. It does the same thing when I’m on my 5G connection.

[@steveglave35]

What about selecting auto? Do most routers do a good job of switching to a different channel when the current channel becomes congested if you have it in auto?

[@geraldthegardengnome1620]

Thanks Lots This really helped

[@thantzinoo5964]

thank you for your knowledge.

[@kimjongut3392]

Dude thanks so much I moved my hole wifi box and shit and now your video is running much smoother

[@miumiu75]

Nice video, but the problem is that other routers repeatedly scan and change their channel to the best available channel too, so selecting a specific channel doesn't always work well nowadays.

[@Melontrooper46]

Thank you made my day better❤

[@scuppernog1]

Very informative thanks

[@SysReset]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@kaalidunali2820]

Fixed !!, thank you

[@cursogilead3099]

Thanks man. Great video!

[@Maraksot78]

Glad you liked it!

[@AshTheDuke]

very nice explanation learned alot

[@lovemachine83698]

awesome tips bro thanks works great

[@ItzYaboiTyroneee]

Very helpful thanks

[@olddanb1]

Congratulations on achieving the highest level in the difficult to achieve range of the globally recognised standard of that rarely given all round status of "Dude".👍

[@davidthompson5356]

Excellent video, I new to this any change I could find out the name of the app u used in the video?

[@eia2704]

Great work buddy 👍