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Improve Your Wi-Fi Performance

by Jon Chase on March 20, 2009 at 02:35 PM


If you're finding your Wi-Fi is flaky, it could be a cordless phone, microwave or another network causing interference. Using your setup software, trying switching the broadcast channel, which is just like switching a TV channel. If your base station has it, try enabling "interference robustness." It will slow speeds a little but ensure a good connection. Now you won't have to steal service from your neighbor anymore. Another option is this DIY method we've recommended.

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