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4. Cordless phones are a big culprit. Especially the spread spectrum types.

Reply to CK_John (Reply #3)

Thu May 17, 2012, 11:42 AM

May 2012

They operate on the same frequencies and are quite often more powerful than a wireless router. Depending on distance, the neighbors can disrupt your computing.

The fix is to replace with a newer wireless type N router, if your computers can handle those.

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Linksys - Wireless-G Router [View all] SHRED May 2012 OP

Some general tips can be found.... PoliticAverse May 2012 #1

thank you!! SHRED May 2012 #2

Check for nearby Hi Freq devices in use, such as microwave, vac cleaner, tools. nt CK_John May 2012 #3

Cordless phones are a big culprit. Especially the spread spectrum types. RC May 2012 #4

Reiterating everything... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2012 #5

few questions and notes ChromeFoundry May 2012 #6

Good point. I put larger rabbit ears on mine a long time ago. HopeHoops May 2012 #12

you might try changing the firmware of the router grok May 2012 #7

Thanks but... SHRED May 2012 #8

I think this is it: discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2012 #9

sorry, been doing this for years. I should have simplified.. grok May 2012 #10

That's the one I have. Good router. With larger ears mine handles the entire house now. HopeHoops May 2012 #13

I did something like this: Gore1FL May 2012 #11