VDSLRouter with a factory set DE (Germany) on WiFi
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It is working fine including English when browsing into it fresh out the box. Updated OK as per instructions, all English. Took a minute to setup and it was off and running on Infinity 2. I/P TV works fine as well.
My only concern was the frequencies. Not wanting to conflict with the other home wifi routers in the area. Quick email to the manufacturer and they confirmed the unit was German factory set wifi, non user selectable.
My only concern was the frequencies. Not wanting to conflict with the other home wifi routers in the area. Quick email to the manufacturer and they confirmed the unit was German factory set wifi, non user selectable.
boxst said:
It shouldn't matter at all. Wifi is wifi. There are some extended frequencies but devices can cope with it.
You are actually wrong.Different countries are assigned different channels / frequencies, and in some cases it is not even legal to use certain channels in certain countries.
Wiki
This is why with some routers, at setup time you are prompted for the country you are in - this sets the router to use the correct channels / frequencies for that country.
So yes, it does matter.
TonyRPH said:
You are actually wrong.
Different countries are assigned different channels / frequencies, and in some cases it is not even legal to use certain channels in certain countries.
Wiki
This is why with some routers, at setup time you are prompted for the country you are in - this sets the router to use the correct channels / frequencies for that country.
So yes, it does matter.
Well ... I'm not actually wrong, but legally suspect I know that my router for example kicks out frequencies (and power) that are illegal in the UK. But the computers and phones it connects to can cope with nearly all frequencies.Different countries are assigned different channels / frequencies, and in some cases it is not even legal to use certain channels in certain countries.
Wiki
This is why with some routers, at setup time you are prompted for the country you are in - this sets the router to use the correct channels / frequencies for that country.
So yes, it does matter.
Is it an Archer VR900 ?
I would guess it has EU firmware and depending on the initial configuration / locale , will set the appropriate channels.
As someone said earlier, some channels are 'unavailable' in the UK settings on some routers. I often try an enable channel 14 in congested network areas , but not all devices in the UK support it (and Ofcom wouldn't be too keen)
I'd not send it back, it will be working fine.
I would guess it has EU firmware and depending on the initial configuration / locale , will set the appropriate channels.
As someone said earlier, some channels are 'unavailable' in the UK settings on some routers. I often try an enable channel 14 in congested network areas , but not all devices in the UK support it (and Ofcom wouldn't be too keen)
I'd not send it back, it will be working fine.
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