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Re: Changing Wi-Fi channels to manual selection on Telus/Modem router
I was just talking to my provider, Shaw, Tier 2 and they informed me a new firmware update to the XB7 modem in fact will revert within minutes back to Auto when they change it manually. There was no explanation on why Comcast or Rogers, whoever programmed the firmware did this. At the same time, while a "scare tactic" and not wanting me to leave Shaw, they said that if the industry "trend" is to restrict customers from changing Wi-Fi channels especially now that Mesh systems are becoming common, Telus may do the same.7.9KViews0likes1CommentRe: Changing Wi-Fi channels to manual selection on Telus/Modem router
I appreciate your efforts! In my congested area Auto works best for 2.4 GHz. On the other hand since everyone in our condo are also using 5 GHz for streaming and gaming, only channel 157 is optimal. It's the best of the worst. But I get the advertised 500 Mbps on 157 only and exceed it via Ethernet cable. I also have bandsteering disabled. Only smart devices including WiFi Google mini and a printer/scanner are connected to 2.4 GHz. These devices run only on 2.4 GHz. But I notice a major performance hit immediately with 5 GHz when in Auto. It's stuck on 44. I might try to get out of my Shaw contract and switch to Telus internet assuming all basic Fibre modem/routers have unrestricted access to WiFi channels.7.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Changing Wi-Fi channels to manual selection on Telus/Modem router
Have you actually made any changes to switch from Auto to Manual? It's easy to assume it's changeable but with the Shaw/Rogers Tecnhicolor router/modem it's visible but slightly greyed out now so we can't change it. Another Telus user in a post from a few years ago with Fibre wrote he can't.8KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Roaming Charges when Cell Service Turned Off/Data Turned Off - Wifi Only
EK Currently, only Rogers and Freedom don't restrict Wi-Fi calling outside Canada. With a mobile device though, it can be tricky to keep your VPN enabled 24/7. If you have it on "always on" then you might lose complete connectivity. It's not reliable in my experience.12KViews0likes1CommentRe: Roaming Charges when Cell Service Turned Off/Data Turned Off - Wifi Only
Syaoran Not true. You can manually disable cellular in your phone's settings. You can keep the phone in Airplane and use Wi-Fi calling (with VPN set to a Canadian location). At this time, this works until Telus decides to block VPN ports (which is becoming more frequent now). For instance, Costco warehouses in Canada that now have Wi-Fi block VPN use. Another "tip" to prevent your phone from roaming is to manually select Telus within the carrier settings. Should you accidentally turn-off Airplane mode, the phone will search for Telus. Along with this, you need to disable "data roaming" in the cellular settings of your phone.12KViews1like0CommentsChanging Wi-Fi channels to manual selection on Telus/Modem router
Before someone interjects to suggest that we should refrain from manually changing channels and let the router handle it automatically, I want to highlight that this might not always be the best approach. Particularly in densely populated areas like condos or high-rise buildings, leaving the router on auto mode may result in it only cycling through a limited set of "good channels" on the 2.4 GHz band, such as 1, 6, and 11. However, this practice has been linked to performance issues, particularly on the 5 GHz band. As such, are Telus modem/routers client settings blocked or set to read only and can't be changed by the customer/user. And if that's the case, can tech support manually change this setting (and it will stay there)? Currently, I'm a Shaw customer and whilst Shaw tech support can change the setting to manual and to a designated channel. Unlike in the past, the modem firmware resets itself to auto after a few hours.Solved8.4KViews0likes6Comments