I have my router in WISP mode to provide my own Wifi signal for a WiFi enabled camera. This way I don't have to configure the camera when traveling, I only need to setup the router. I'm currently at my parents house and the router keeps dropping internet connection. If I go into the configuration and just hit Save on the Wireless -> Basic Settings page, it refreshes and the internet is working again. Checking Wifi channels, it is on 1 and that channel is congested, so I wanted to move it to a less used channel, such as 9. I go to the Wireless settings on the left and select Channel 9 from the drop down, hit save and wait for the router to reboot (I'm guessing it reboots since I loose connection and it comes back after some time). However, when I go back to the router configuration it shows the signal is still on Channel 1. Wifi Analyzer also confirms the SSID is broadcasting over Channel 1. How do I get my router to save my settings and move the channel to something less congested? 

I've tried before and after updating the firmware, same results.

Also taking ideas/suggestions if someothing thinks there is another issue causing the router to lose internet.

Thanks