Intellinet Network Solutions 523967 - Manual (Page 66)

ESSID: Enter the name for your wireless network. You may
choose to leave the default value, but you can adjust
the value to make identification in areas with
different Wireless networks easier; e.g., to
differentiate your wireless network from that of your
neighbors.
Channel Number (4): Select a channel from the dropdown list of 'Channel
Number'. Available channel numbers are 1 to 13 for
European countries, 1 to 11 for USA. You can
choose any of these channels.
Associated Clients (5): Click the 'Show Active Clients' button to see the
status of all active wireless stations that are
connected to the access point.
You can try to change the channel number if you think the data
transfer rate is too slow. There could be interference from other
wireless networks in the area using the same channel, and the
cross-talk between the two networks reduces the wireless data
transfer rate. Ideally, you want
to set your channel to a value which leaves at least two channels
spaced between the two networks, three is even better.
Example:
The wireless network of the neighbor runs on Channel 3.
You should set your channel to at least Channel 6.
It is also possible for a handheld phone in your household to cause
interference with the wireless signal. In such a case, changing the
channel by two or three numbers often resolves the problem.