Netgear WC7520 - ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller Reference Manual

Configure Channels

Do not disable channel allocation unless you are debugging or there is an 
extreme situation that affects the channels. 

Automatic channel allocation distributes channels across the managed access points to 
reduce interference. Each wireless controller allocates channels for its managed access 
points, regardless of their configured security profiles. The wireless controller detects 
interference, traffic load on the access point, and neighborhood maps to determine the best 
channel for an access point. This information, collected over the previous 24 hours, is used 
by the controller to determine the best possible channel for the access point.

You can configure channel allocation to allow allocation of only the specified channels when 
channel allocation is scheduled to run. This ensures that the access points use only the 
channels allowed according to administration policies.

Click the Run Now button to immediately allocate channels when 

circumstances warrant, such as when you add a new access point 
or change your network. Running channel allocation might 
temporarily affect traffic on the managed access points in the 
network.

To adhere to best practices when adjusting channel allocation, NETGEAR recommends the 
following:

Select channels that do not overlap. For example, for 2.4 GHz, use channels 1, 6, and 11.

Schedule channel allocation once a day at times when the fewest clients are expected to 

be connected. This allows better management of available bandwidth during the day. 

The allocated channels apply to all access points, irrespective of 

whether they are managed in profiles of the basic profile group or 
profiles of an advanced profile group.

You can override the general channel allocation settings for 

individual access points on the Basic Wireless Settings screen and 
on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. For more information, 
see 

on page 93.