Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) enables your router to detect and avoid interference with 5 GHz radar signals.
Note: Before selecting a DFS channel for your router, please see the following article to make sure your router supports DFS: Which NETGEAR routers support Dynamic Frequency Selection?
To select a Dynamic Frequency Selection channel on your NETGEAR router:
- Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to your router’s network.
- Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens. - Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. - Select Wireless.
- Under the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select a DFS-supported channel from the Channel drop-down menu.
Note: For a list of supported DFS channels based on your router, see, Which Dynamic Frequency Selection channels does my NETGEAR router support?.
For more information about DFS, visit the following article:
- What is Dynamic Frequency Selection and how does it work with my NETGEAR router?
- Which Dynamic Frequency Selection channels does my NETGEAR router support?
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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