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Wi-Fi Congestion & Channel Planning
“Full signal, slow Wi-Fi” is often congestion. Wi-Fi is polite—too many networks on the same channel means everyone waits.
Co-channel interference (CCI)
When neighboring APs share a channel, devices take turns. More APs can reduce performance if channel reuse isn’t planned.
Channel width matters
Wider channels can increase peak speed in clean environments, but in neighborhoods and businesses they often increase collisions and reduce reliability.
Why “auto” often fails
Auto algorithms can chase short-term noise and fight neighbors. A stable channel plan often beats constant shifting.
What OCWS changes
We measure utilization, interference, and coverage; then set a channel plan and AP placement that matches the environment—not a generic default.