Why is my wireless connection so slow and intermittent?

Aside from walls and distance, there are a few things that will actively interfere with wireless networking connections. Cordless phones operating at the same frequency as wireless networking (2.4 GHz) are a common culprit. Less well known are microwaves and large metal objects such as doors and filing cabinets. Changing channels on your phone may help, but a better solution is to use a 5 GHz or 900 MHz cordless phone instead and disconnect all 2.4 GHz phones.

October 2004

Send this article to a friend!
Subscribe to The ITS Connection

Related articles

• Going Wireless

Contact ITS	Search	Site Map	StartCenter	Privacy Policy	Terms/Legal

Copyright © 1996-2008, Integrated Technical Solutions, Inc., all rights reserved. See Terms/Legal for trademarks, copyright, and terms of use.