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Very good idea - I should have thought to check this out.

I believe I had our previous router set to a different channel to avoid this, but when we switched to FiOS, the installer set up the router and I don't think I have ever looked at what channel it broadcasts on. I do know that I can see multiple neighbor's WiFi networks from my house, so there is a good chance that noise is at least part of my problem.

I've also been trying to set up an old router as a WiFi access point to improve coverage throughout our house, but so far I have failed at getting the settings correct. I'll keep fiddling with that.

Thanks for the tip.

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Posted: 03/22/2018 at 08:14AM

Any FiOS customers noticed a speed difference since net neutrality vote? -- MP4VT2004 03/21/2018 9:18PM

How many tests? Different times of day, multiple days? -- HWA 03/22/2018 10:12AM

The net neutrality vote would have zero impact on your speed test -- Hokie1992 03/22/2018 05:55AM

Speedtest likely going off Verizon's network; it depends on the server -- jmanatVT 03/22/2018 09:37AM

Very interesting...thanks for the info. That makes sense. ** -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 08:17AM

Looks like I have a router/WiFi coverage issue. -- MP4VT2004 03/21/2018 11:23PM

Yep, wifi sux. I had to buy a Roku Ultra for my TV for the ethernet -- Baltimore Hokie 03/22/2018 10:58AM

Yeah...I ran a hard line under the house to our family room for our Roku 3. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 11:11AM

Do you live in a crowded WiFi area? If so, use an analyzer & find a channel -- HokieinTampa 03/22/2018 07:08AM

If you're truly in a crowded WiFi area, won't make much of a difference. -- HWA 03/22/2018 10:04AM

Or you can add APs so that your SSID is speaking the most (not the loudest) -- HokieinTampa 03/22/2018 11:04AM

True, but don't need the Analyzer to tell you 5GHz is best option. -- HWA 03/22/2018 12:15PM

Try being responsible for a WiFi infrastructure in high rises -- HokieinTampa 03/22/2018 12:34PM

Very good idea - I should have thought to check this out. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 08:14AM

Seen this. Son has xBox in another room -- Hokie1992 03/22/2018 05:57AM

Good suggestion...I don't think this is my issue though, as... -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 08:10AM

Call them ** -- psychobilly 03/21/2018 10:12PM

Internet speed test has mine where it should be, 50 up and down ** -- HokieDan95 03/21/2018 10:03PM

Very good idea - I should have thought to check this out.

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