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Wi-Fi Interference

While Wi-Fi is undoubtedly of great benefit, one of its major downsides is interference. All sorts of other devices use the 2.4GHz spectrum used by Wi-Fi – microwaves, cordless phones, wireless TV links, video senders, car alarms and even baby monitors! There’s also the problem of neighbouring Wi-Fi networks, particularly if you live in a densely … [read more]

Wi Spy Spectrum Analysers

Wi Spy 2.4i, Wi Spy 2.4x and now the Wi Spy DBx Spectrum Analyser

Use Wi Spy from Metageek to see immediately what Wi-Fi channels are quiet and what channels you should avoid if possible. Pick a quiet channel for your access point, instead of just picking a number between 1 and 11. As the 2.4 GHz … [read more]