Is it possible to change 5Ghz channel on RT-AC66U?

[PhilosopherSe7en]

Hi.

I have some problem with wifi range on my Asus RT-AC66U. I was hoping that setting channel some where over 100 would solve my problem. For some reason I cant set channel to anything over 48.

So is there any way to change this so I can get better wifi signal?

 

[sfx2000]

Hi.

I have some problem with wifi range on my Asus RT-AC66U. I was hoping that setting channel some where over 100 would solve my problem. For some reason I cant set channel to anything over 48.

So is there any way to change this so I can get better wifi signal?

Depending on your region - not legally...

 

[PhilosopherSe7en]

I live in Norway.

How can I change region and wifi channel?

 

[BWR]

Install hggomes' firmware, you'll get all 5GHz channels.

 

[PhilosopherSe7en]

Thank you

Is it as easy to just download the firmware and write it to RT-AC66U, or do I need to change anything in the firmware first? I read somewhere that I need to edit the firmware. Not sure it this applies to every firmware or only some of them.

 

[L&LD]

Thank you

Is it as easy to just download the firmware and write it to RT-AC66U, or do I need to change anything in the firmware first? I read somewhere that I need to edit the firmware. Not sure it this applies to every firmware or only some of them.

Very easy to download and flash on an Asus router. But a proper reset to factory defaults is a must. Also, read the Change log file as it has additional pointers that other firmware isn't capable of.

Be sure to follow the link below to make sure you don't end up with phantom glitches and a sure fire plan to get back to where you were.

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/no...l-and-manual-configuration.27115/#post-205573

 

[PhilosopherSe7en]

A few more questions:

Were do I find hggomes firmware? The thread I found had only broken links.

Do I need telnet to take backup up front, write the firmware and to clear nvram when writing is done? Or can it be done using the web ui?

 

[L&LD]

A few more questions:

Were do I find hggomes firmware? The thread I found had only broken links.

Do I need telnet to take backup up front, write the firmware and to clear nvram when writing is done? Or can it be done using the web ui?

PM @hggomes for the link.

I recommend using the gui, instead. Details in the link.

 

[pete y testing]

I live in Norway.

isnt it easier to just change the region to something like canada and then the upper channels will become usable

 

[PhilosopherSe7en]

Very easy to download and flash on an Asus router. But a proper reset to factory defaults is a must. Also, read the Change log file as it has additional pointers that other firmware isn't capable of.

Be sure to follow the link below to make sure you don't end up with phantom glitches and a sure fire plan to get back to where you were.

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/no...l-and-manual-configuration.27115/#post-205573

I followed the instructions on the link but I cant figure out where theese settings are. I have looked everywhere in the router web-ui.

• Disable media server.
• Disable network share.
• Disable NFSD.
• Disable FTP.
• Change device name (if needed), set Force as Master Browser and indicate the Work Group name (these steps are optional for some home users).

isnt it easier to just change the region to something like canada and then the upper channels will become usable

It wont work. No matter what region I set on my router it only allow for channel 36-48 before writing hggomes firmware

 

[the_mod]

Sorry to revive the old thread, but I still couldn't solve the issue - I cannot access any channel higher than 44 in the 5GHz WiFi (German RT-AC66U). Telnet commands do not have any effect.