New Wi-Fi 7 Deco Feature – Channel Selection
New Wi-Fi 7 Deco Feature – Channel Selection
New Wi-Fi 7 Deco Feature – Channel Selection
We are excited to introduce the Channel Selection feature for Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh Systems. This new functionality, accessible through the Deco app, allows users to manually choose the Wi-Fi channel for each frequency band, providing greater control over network performance in high-interference environments.
The Deco BE85 and Deco BE63 are the first to receive this feature via their latest firmware updates, with more Wi-Fi 7 Deco models slated to receive it in the future.
Channel Selection Function Overview
Channel Selection lets Deco users select the optimal Wi-Fi channel on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. This feature can benefit areas with multiple overlapping networks or interference from other electronic devices. By manually setting the channel, users may experience improved network stability and enhanced Wi-Fi performance.
To Use the Channel Selection Feature:
1. Open the Deco App
2. Go to Wi-Fi Settings
3. Select 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network
4. In the Advanced section, adjust the channel and channel width settings.
Benefits of Manual Channel Selection
Reduced Interference
Selecting a specific Wi-Fi channel can help avoid overlap with neighboring networks, particularly in densely populated areas.
Optimized Performance
By adjusting the channel and channel width, users can find the best configuration to support stable and fast connections.
Enhanced Control
Manual Channel Selection offers advanced users greater flexibility to fine-tune their Deco network for improved reliability.
With the addition of the channel selection function, Deco users with supported models can now take greater control of their wireless environment, potentially enhancing their Wi-Fi experience by reducing interference and optimizing connectivity.
Try out the Channel Selection feature and see how small adjustments can make a big difference in your network’s reliability and speed.
Update Your Deco
Use the Deco app and update to the latest firmware to enjoy this new feature, or check out the Deco BE85 and Deco BE63 Firmware Release Pages below for full firmware notes and downloads.
Deco BE85 Firmware Page | Deco BE63 Firmware Page
Questions? Comments?
Curious about this feature, or want to discuss your experience with it after updating your Deco? We would love to hear your feedback - feel free to leave a reply in this thread.
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Our team is still looking at news for compatability and it is expected that the feature will make its way to models beyond Wi-Fi 7 with future firmware releases, however we do not know when this will be or what specific hardware models will receive the feature. This is just the initial release of the feature, and I can imagine that it may take slightly longer than usual to see an expanded release since it changes such a fundamental part of the network - but we will have to wait and see.
Our team will provide an update when we see the feature expanded to additional models
Also for your zigbee network, you might try changing your zigbee channel, as much of a pain it is. When I changed the channels of my Zigbee network for my Home Assistant, I saw a comical improvement in the range and latency of my ZigBee devices, with no changes made to my Wi-Fi.
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@Ryan Hey
When can we expect the feature for the DECO BE65 v1? The auto selection is frustrating because it makes my Zigbee devices unstable.
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