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DaTeam Newsletter for Millennials and Feellennials
What’s secretly killing your Wi-Fi? Source: WebUser Magazine UK April 2018
Microwave Oven
Microwave ovens leak interference in the 2.4 GHz band (Wi-Fi signals – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Test Performed by Farpoint Group (bit.ly/farpoint446), suggested that wireless data throughput could drop by 64% within eight meters of a microwave Make sure your router is nowhere near your microwave and, when its being used for cooking, stand well away when you access the internet
Mirrors, Solid Walls and Furniture Solid walls, furniture and mirrors affects Wi-Fi signal These causes interference depending on the type of materials. Metal, concrete, plaster, marble, bricks affects Wi-Fi signal the most. Position the router somewhere central, away from anything that can degrade the signal. The fewer the object around the router, the fewer the signal would go around objects. Finally, if the router has directional antenna, point them away from problematic items
Bluetooth, Cordless Phones and Your Neighbors Cordless Phones operates on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz range Can affect your Wi-Fi when your making calls
Devices that uses Bluetooth, such as phones, smart speakers. Bluetooth transmit over the 2.4GHz (2.402GHZ to 2.480 GHz) If your neighbors Wi-Fi signal overlap yours, it could impact your connection speed. Try changing the router channels. Set your router channel to a lesser congested one.