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Items that can cause interference with airport – Apple AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Generation) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Tips and Troubleshooting

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

 Direct Satellite Service (DSS) 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 GHz range. If you have problems with

your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base station or

AirPort Express uses.

 Adjacent base stations using nearby channels. For example, if base station A is set to

channel 1, base station B should be set to channel 4 or higher.