Coping with Wi-Fi’s biggest problem: interference

Posted by Derek on August 02, 2010
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Over the last 10 years 802.11 technology has made remarkable strides — getting faster, stronger and more scalable. But one problem still haunts Wi-Fi: reliability.

… RF interference can be generated by almost any device that emits an electro-magnetic signal — from cordless phones to Bluetooth headsets, microwave ovens and even smart meters. But what most companies don’t realize is that the single biggest source of Wi-Fi interference is their own Wi-Fi network.

via Coping with Wi-Fi’s biggest problem: interference.

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