Wireless Router Setup for X10 Compatibility

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Question

How can I change the channel that my wireless router transmits on?

Answer

Here are solutions for five popular routers from different companies:

3com WL-537 and WL-537S

Go to http://192.168.1.1 and log in; the default password is admin. In the web-based configuration page, go to the Wireless tab then the Advanced Wireless subtab. You can select G-Only if you do not have any older devices that communicate using the old 802.11b (Wireless-B) setting. This is best for avoiding interference. Otherwise, leave Wireless Mode on Mixed. Next, change Channel Selection to 1 (interferes with X10 channel A) or 11 (interferes with X10 channel D). Once this is done hit Save then Apply/Restart. For more help please look here:

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/support/index.html

Belkin F5D7230-4

Go to http://192.168.2.1 and log in; there is no default password so leave that field blank. In the web-based configuration page, click on Channel and SSID section, under Wireless. You can select 802.11g-Only Mode if you do not have any older devices that communicate using the old 802.11b (Wireless-B) setting. This is best for avoiding interference. Otherwise, leave Wireless Mode on 802.11g-Auto Mode. Next, change Wireless Channel to 1 (interferes with X10 channel A) or 11 (interferes with X10 channel D). Once this is done hit Apply Changes. For more help please look here:

http://belkin.com/support/

D-Link DI-524

Go to http://192.168.0.1 and log in; the default username is admin and you should leave the password field empty. In the web-based configuration page, go to the Wireless tab. Change Channel Selection to 1 (interferes with X10 channel A) or 11 (interferes with X10 channel D). Once this is done hit Save then Apply/Restart. For more help please look here:

Linksys WRT54G

Go to http://192.168.1.1 and log in; the default username and password are admin. In the web-based configuration page, go to the Wireless tab and look for two things: Wireless Network Mode and Wireless Channel. You can select G-Only if you do not have any older devices that communicate using the old 802.11b (Wireless-B) setting. This is best for avoiding interference. . Next, leave Wireless Network Mode on Mixed and change the Channel to 1 (interferes with X10 channel A) or 11 (interferes with X10 channel D). Once this is done hit Apply. For more help please look here:

http://support.linksys.com

Netgear WNR854T

Go to http://192.168.1.1 and log in; the default username is admin and the password is password. Click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. Change Channel Selection to 1 (interferes with X10 channel A) or 11 (interferes with X10 channel D). Once this is done hit Apply. For more help please look here:

http://www.netgear.com/Support_WW.aspx