ADs: Re: [IBWiFi] a question about multiple wifi's

Hi Michelle,

Glad you found insidder valuable. For a better understanding of how 802.11b/g uses the channels and their corresponding frequencies, see http://www.moonblinkwifi.com/2point4freq.cfm

The diagram will clearly show how and when the channel radio frequencies overlap.

In theory, any of the channels can be used. In reality, channel selection should be based on avoiding interference from other channels. M any manufacturers set their default configuration to channel 6. Therefore, you'll frequently find that channels 1 and 11 are the only other channels most likely to avoid interference if there are other WIFI access points in your area . However, I have seen times where channels 1 and 11 were the most frequently used channels. This was a bit unusual, but in this case , using channel 6 provided the *least* amount of interference. You'll most likely encounter this in a high-density living situation - like a multi-story apartment building where there may be 5-20+ access points within range . As always - YMMV.

hth,

Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michelle M Ress" <Safoocat@yahoo.com>
To: InternetByWiFi@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:59:41 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [IBWiFi] a question about multiple wifi's

I downloaded the inSSIDer, and love it. The wifi in our area are two and they are on channel
6 and 11. I have ours set on 1. Previously it was on auto. I'll watch this for a few days to see if the others stay put or move around. This didn't fix the Apple Tiger issue though
so that might require a new airport card.
thanks,

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Michelle Ress Felton, CA
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--- On Tue, 3/30/10, Don < pianotuna@yahoo.com > wrote:

From: Don < pianotuna@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [IBWiFi] a question about multiple wifi's
To: InternetByWiFi@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:33 PM

Hi Michelle,

Yes it is possible to change to a different channel on the wifi router. I have mine set to channel 1. It is best to hop at least two channels (i.e. 1, 3, 5 etc.)

Regards,

Don Rose

--- On Wed, 3/31/10, Michelle M Ress < Safoocat@yahoo.com > wrote:

Hi Don,

Thanks, to follow up on that our Apple Tiger works intermittently. We thought

the airport card may be going bad. Could it be a channel issue that we might

fix by changing the channel? We have a PHS300.

thanks,

‹(•¿•)›

Michelle Ress Felton, CA

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