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Items that can cause interference with airport – Apple AirPort Networks User Manual

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Chapter 4

Behind the Scenes

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Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort

The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem.
The following items can cause interference with AirPort communication:

 Microwave ovens
 DSS (Direct Satellite Service) radio frequency leakage
 The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact

the device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.

 Certain electrical devices, such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power

stations

 Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) range. If you have

problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel of
your base station.

 Other AirPort and wireless networks
 Adjacent base stations using nearby channels. If base station A is set to channel 1,

base station B should be set to channel 6 or 11. For best results, use channels 1, 6,
or 11 when operating your base station in the 2.4 GHz range.

 Moving objects that temporarily place metal between your computer and the

base station