====== Router troubleshooting ======

===== Generally speaking =====
Reboot it.  If you feel like it, note what state the router is in first (wifi on, can ssh in, etc.).  RECORD WHAT YOU DO in the [[Technical Logs]].


===== Channel conflicts =====
If there are many networks
using the same wifi channel, it can make it tough for people to see
and/or use ours.  Use a stumbler (iStumbler or MacStumbler for Mac,
NetStumbler or one of many others for Windows) to see what other
networks are around, and note which channels they're on.  Generally
it's best to only use channels 1, 6 and 11.  If the router's current
channel is used by many other networks (or if the wifi signal might be
receiving interference from other devices, like a cordless phone or
microwave), try switching it to another channel.  To do that, ssh in
to the router, and issue the command (to change to channel 1):

<code>
nvram set wl0_channel=1
</code>

Then (to save the change to the router's memory):
<code>
nvram commit
</code>

Then (for the change to take effect):
<code>
reboot
</code>