What affects wireless internet access?

Wireless internet utilizes radio frequencies (RF) to function. The strength of your wireless signal depends on several elements, which can disrupt your wireless internet connection by interfering with the signal being sent by your wireless router

•Obstacles to a strong wireless

connection include walls, floors, and

lighting installations. To maximize the

strength of your wireless signal at

home, place your wireless router as far

above the floor as possible and away

from walls.

•Keep your company's wireless router

in a centralized location in the

workplace. Strategically placed wireless

repeater units may be necessary to

provide good reception throughout the

whole office.

•Wireless electronic appliances, like

cordless phones and microwaves, may

interfere with your wireless signal,

depending on the frequency the

appliances utilize. Appliances, which use the 900MHz band will not disrupt

your wireless internet connection.

•Your computer's ability to connect

back to your wireless router plays an

important role in the strength of your

wireless signal. Purchasing an

external wireless antenna for your

computer will help you improve your

computer's ability to connect with your

wireless router.