As a result your wireless connection may become weak and unreliable. Jump to Wireless interference explained. Positioning of a Wireless Router. Physical obstacles. Frequency Interference Other wireless appliances. Interference from competing Wi-Fi networks. Other Obstacles.
Wireless interference explained Your wireless network is most probably affected by wireless interference when the following symptoms occur: an intermittent connectivity or unexpected disconnections, delays in connection and data transfer, slow network speeds, and poor signal strength.
The reasons can be different: The way wireless router is positioned. Physical obstacles, like walls and floors Any other wireless appliances baby monitors, garage door openers, etc. Kitchen appliances, such as microwave or fridge Other Wi-Fi networks in the same space. Positioning of a Wireless Router Obviously the way you position your wireless router will have effect on your coverage area and WiFi signal strength.
How to troubleshoot : Put the router in the middle of the space where network is. If the router is placed off the middle, then the signal won't be even. Make sure the router antenna is vertical. Many antennas are adjustable and can be horizontal, but the straight up is usually the best position. Put your router on an elevated surface.
The reception will be better on the desk rather than on the floor. Physical obstacles The building of the space be it a home or an office affects wireless communication range and speed. How to troubleshoot : Try moving the wireless device to a different spot.
Even a couple of feet can make a huge difference in WiFi signal strength. Some wireless devices, like Wi-Fi routers or cordless phones have adjustable antennas. Try and point that antenna in a different direction to see if it can reduce WiFi interference as well. Add a Wi-Fi extender to your network. These devices re-transmit the signal from your router even if it is on a different room thus providing better connection to a device that was receiving a very poor signal or was cut off at all.
There are also Powerline adapters to consider. These are very good for larger spaces with thicker walls and floors. These adapters use your existing electrical Ethernet wires sparing you the need of buying new expensive wiring. Connecting a powerline adapter to a Wi-Fi extender is an efficient method of extending WiFi connection to the most remote spots in your space.
Frequency Interference Other wireless appliances Even if the devices are not Wi-Fi related they may be working on the same 2. Microwave — the closer the router is to microwave the more network interference you can expect to occur when the microwave is in action. That is especially true for older wireless routers that just like microwaves operate in the 2.
Cordless Phone — again 2. Just like previous item these phones can cause large signal interference. Wi-Fi Interference will occur during active call time. Poorly Wired Satellite Dish — if a satellite dish is not properly wired or the old wires are deteriorating it can cause quite a signal interference.
Other Wireless Devices — any wireless device can technically be the reason for a signal interference. These can be wireless speakers, baby monitors, garage door openers, etc. Some other wireless devices operating in 2. Power sources — electrical railroad tracks or power lines that are in close proximity can be causing WiFi interference. If you can try not to position your Wi-Fi router near power lines in the wall or close to the breaker box.
Poorly shielded cables — if you suspect that a certain device is the cause of interference, try to disconnect it and use a different cable for it. Some external monitors and LCD displays — these can be specifically annoying on the 2. If you are working with a monitor connected to a closed laptop the interference might be even stronger. Make your access point use 5 GHz or a lower 2. Neighbors' WiFi — powerful WiFi networks that overlap can affect each other.
How to troubleshoot : It is always a good idea to turn off and unplug electronic devices temporarily to see how it affects the wireless interference issue. If you feel like there is a specific wireless device causing the issue, check if it offers options to switch WiFi channels. Try switching to the robust 5GHz frequency. If it still doesn't really help you can try the updated models with better radio wave noise shielding. The more expensive and advanced routers can broadcast at 5 Ghz frequency, which is great.
Interference from competing Wi-Fi networks If the Wi-Fi networks around are using the same frequency channel they might be causing the interference as well. How to troubleshoot Often the latest WiFi routers offer an option to find the least busy Wi-Fi channel.
Other Obstacles Other issues that can influence the WiFi performance may not fall into any of traditional categories but still need to be considered: Hearing aid can cause some signal disruption when very close. Power lines, power stations, railway tracks may not be the cause of interference but if you have a feeling they may be affecting your network, try playing with that too. Blasting area.
For example a mine. Your hand. RSG placement. Is the GE in the basement, tucked away in a closet, on the complete opposite side of the house from where the Wi-Fi station is? Channel selection. The GE can be manually set to channels 1 — 11 in the 2. There are really only three channels you should use and those channels are 1, 6, and 11 as all other channels overlap each other. Each network will see the signal from the other as interference, which degrades performance on both networks.
Smart use of wireless. If the GE is sitting right next to a desktop PC, does it make sense to use wireless? Connect to a 5GHz wireless network if possible as there will most likely be far less interference. Skip to Main Content. Home Topics. Log in Account Management. Calix Community Search Search.
Support Cloud. Information Content. Interference may result in the following: A decrease in wireless range between devices. A decrease in data throughput over a Wi-Fi network.
Intermittent or complete loss of connection. The following is a list of potential sources of interference: Microwave ovens: Using your microwave oven near your computer or Wi-Fi base station may cause interference. Check the cable for damage and obtain newer cables if you suspect RF leakage. Certain external electrical sources such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations. Wireless speakers that operate in the 2. Certain external monitors and LCD displays: Certain displays may emit harmonic interference, especially in the 2.
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