Abstract
The bands that Wi-Fi operate on are getting increasingly congested. If access points are unable to get an overview of the local wireless network, they cannot make good decisions about which channel to be placed on. In addition, most modern networks might select a channel at random and might only do that selection when the access point is first deployed. These kinds of strategies do not take account for our evershifting environments, especially in urban residential areas. This thesis takes a look at how access points can scan the network with as little impact on clients as possible. Through various methods and experiments it shows promising results that further research can alleviate to make access points actively select their operational channel while still serving its clients. In addition, it suggests topics that can be explored to further evolve the field, and to aid further research.