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* '''Checklist of possible interference sources:''' | * '''Checklist of possible interference sources:''' | ||
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Microwave oven|Microwave oven]] | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || 2.4 Ghz video or [[wikipedia:Security camera|security camera]] link ([[wikipedia:X10 (industry standard)|X10]]). | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || Municipal [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] [[wikipedia:Telecommunications network|network]]. | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Bluetooth|Bluetooth]] devices ([[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|mouse]], [[wikipedia:Telephone|phone]], [[wikipedia:Personal digital assistant|PDA]], [[wikipedia:Headphones|headset]], [[wikipedia:Cell phone|cell phone]], ''etc.'') | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || Portable [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] [[wikipedia:TV camera|TV camera]] used at sports events. | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Frequency-hopping|Spread spectrum Frequency hopping]] [[wikipedia:Cordless telephone|cordless phones]] (''e.g.,'' [[wikipedia:Panasonic|Panasonic]] Gigarange)<br><small>Note: 2.4 GHz phones are not an issue in the UK(Eur), as [[wikipedia:Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications|DECT]] phones operate from 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz.</small> | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]] (IEEE 802.11b/g) wireless [[wikipedia:Computer keyboard|keyboard]], [[wikipedia:Personal digital assistant|PDA]], and/or [[wikipedia:Cell phone|cell phone]]. | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || 2.4 GHz [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] [[wikipedia:Gamepad|gamepad]] and/or controller. | |
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- | + | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Electrodeless lamp|RF Excited Lighting]] (''e.g.,'' Fusion Lighting).<br>''See [http://www.bwianews.com/2001_11_01_archive.html Part 18 RF Lighting, A Potential "Extinction Level Event" For Communications Users Of The 2.4 GHz Band]'' | |
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || 2.4 GHz [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] [[wikipedia:Baby monitor|baby monitor]]. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || 2.4 GHz [[wikipedia:Amateur radio|ham radio]] operation. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Wisp|WISP]] (Wireless Internet Service Providers) which may be using non-[[wikipedia:Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]] type of [[wikipedia:Modulation|modulation]] (''e.g.,'' [[wikipedia:WiMax|WiMAX]]). | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || Breezecom/Alvarion/Symbol/Raylink [[wikipedia:Frequency-hopping|spread spectrum frequency hopping]] [[wikipedia:Telecommunications network|networks]]. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || Western Multiplex or Proxim non-[[wikipedia:Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]] [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] links (''e.g.,'' [[wikipedia:Lynx (protocol)|Lynx]]). | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Homerf|HomeRF]] [[wikipedia:Frequency-hopping|spread spectrum frequency hopping]] [[wikipedia:Telecommunications network|network]]. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Zigbee|ZigBee]] [[wikipedia:IEEE 802.15|IEEE 802.15.4]] [[wikipedia:Sensor|sensor]] [[wikipedia:Wireless|wireless]] [[wikipedia:Telecommunications network|network]]. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Microwave|Microwave]] [[wikipedia:Drying (food)|fruit drying]] oven, plastic mold preheater. | ||
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+ | | [[Image:CheckBox.gif]] || [[wikipedia:Instability|Unstable]] high power [[wikipedia:Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]] [[wikipedia:Power amplifier|power amplifier]] spewing [[wikipedia:Radio frequency|RF]] "garbage". | ||
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* '''Resources on interference''' | * '''Resources on interference''' | ||
** [http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/953511 Minimizing 802.11 Interference Issues] | ** [http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/953511 Minimizing 802.11 Interference Issues] |