Static on my cordless phones

I am lacking in knowledge about my new router. I have several cordless phones in my home. Right now there is an annoying amount of static interference on the phone while in use. Is this noise caused by the router in some way? If so what is my solution if there is one? 3 of the phone are new and part of a set. I want to check here about the router before I call Panasonic about the phones.

If you have a DSL line, make sure you have installed line filters on all telephone lines, except the one that your modem uses. If this is not the problem, then read on:
Many wireless phones use the same 2.4 GHz band that the router uses. To see if the problem is related to the router, get on the phone, note the static, then have a friend unplug the wireless router. Does the static instantly stop? Wait 30 seconds, then plug the router back in and allow the router to boot up. Did the static start again?
If the problem is related to the router, then the solution is to try to get your phone and your router to use different channels. There are 11 channels in the 2.4 GHz band. The channels overlap, so try to set the router and your phone so that they are at least 5 channels apart. Usually channels 1, 6, and 11 work best.
Some phones cannot be set to a channel. In this case, simply try different channels on the router.
In most cases, you can find some settings that will eliminate the problem. However sometimes the only solution is to replace the phone. If you need to get a new phone, look for one that uses the 5+ GHz band, or the new DECT 6.0 phones that use the 1.9 GHz band. Note that some 5+ GHz phones also use the 2.4 GHz band, so check the specs carefully. Many phones are now marked "Wi-Fi Friendly" or carry similar designations -- look for this when you shop.

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