Overcome Interference
A frustrating part of Wi-Fi networking is that you can’t control your “air space.” All too often, neighboring Wi-Fi networks and other emitters cause reception problems in areas that otherwise would have good reception. If your network’s performance varies by time of day or even by the minute, the ideas in this chapter may help you identify the problem.
Do Some Basic Testing
What you test for varies by band. Keep reading after the tests for some suggestions for how to fix found problems.
For 2.4 or 5 GHz:
- Run WiFi Explorer to determine whether other networks are running nearby. It scans for networks and can display their characteristics, such as signal strength and whether security is enabled. It can’t tell you more general ...
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