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Re: [PLUG] off topic - cordless phones conflicting with wireless routers?
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I have heard of this, though never experienced it. Here is what is
happending (I think). Wireless phones and wireless internet can occupy the
same (or close) radio bands. Clearly this can cause confusion. I believe
this is especially a problem with 2.4 Ghz phones and 802.11. The problem is
exasterbated by the fact that most phones do a scan (or hopping) of
frequencies to find the best one.
If your phone allows you to set the freq. do that. You can also change the
frequency (channel) on your wireless router.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
To get around this you *may* be able to move the
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Zucchelli" <marcz908@yahoo.com>
To: <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: [PLUG] off topic - cordless phones conflicting with wireless
routers?
> I recently purchased a linksys wireless router and
> adaptor for my laptop. I couldnt get it to work by
> myself, after 2 hours on the phone with tech support
> we determined that it was the cordless phone that sits
> on my desk. I unplugged it and everything worked
> great! Problem is now I cant have both
> simultaneously. Has anyone experienced that? Any
> insights? Thanks!
>
> Marc
>
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