wireless routers have liberated computers from restrictive ethernet cable connections, but they’re not completely problem-free.like any radio communication technology,WiFi is affected by interference from other devices,which can result in reduced data transfer speeds poor network range and dropped connections.

THE TROUBLE WITH 2.4GHZ

802.11b and 802.11g WiFi operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency,as do most 802.11n devices. The problem is that a host of other wireless devices also use this frequency and it’s pretty congested as a result.Baby monitors, DECT cordless phones ,Bluetooth headsets and other wireless PC peripherals all use the 2.4GHz part of the radio spectrum, with a WiFi signal.

The range of an indoor WiFi network can also be affected by the building materials that surround it. Wood, plaster and glass have little effect on 2.4GHz radio waves, but brick and concrete can impede them to some degree and metal can stop them completely.So, if your WiFi router is mounted on an interior brick wall or sitting on a metal shelf , it might be a good idea to move it. Read more…