"Get matched more quickly by allowing a larger opponent rating range."

How do I allow a larger rating range? I used to just look for a match and get connected after 10s or less. Now it takes ages

In your Live settings, change your Outbound ranges. You can modify them when doing a Custom Challenge too.

In my settings, the range is specified as "Any" -- but the system still wants to match me +- 25

I changed my outgoing settings to -200 to +200 and the system is still trying to match me up with someone in the -25 to +25 range.  It's taking too long to get a game.

It depends on what settings you choose, unrated or rated, and what time control......

2/1 unrated is hard to get, unless you choose rated. 

But sometimes, you just want to play to "relax". 

I found myself trying to find an answer when I found the following.

1. New game
2. Custom game
3. Select the "time".
4. Click on "Options"
5. Select lower and upper limits. 
6. Play. 

I hope it helps. 

Cheers.