too many wifi in the area

[jjulez]

What to do when this happens. i downloaded wifi analizer i couldn't believe it more than 20 .on all channels
everyone is over lapping many connection issues. 5 gz is ok but don't have the distance i need, should i amplify my signal ?

 

[joegreat]

Additional Access Point(s) (either router or power line device) are the best way to increase the coverage (see also my footer).

 

[MichaelCG]

Amplify your signal does nothing more than make everything that much worse for everyone including yourself. Think about things like a large room with 20+ unique conversations between people across the room from each other. Nobody can really hear what is being said and even if one were to start yelling, it doesn't really make things any better....it just makes the noise louder. The solution, move the people who are talking closer to each other and they can lower their volume.

So...get more APs closer to your actual clients.

 

[TonyH]

What to do when this happens. i downloaded wifi analizer i couldn't believe it more than 20 .on all channels
everyone is over lapping many connection issues. 5 gz is ok but don't have the distance i need, should i amplify my signal ?

Attitude adjustment is on order. Meaning you just can't handle the situation with only one router. Time to start thinking. Amplifying signal may not be a good solution which will cause more interference. For the experimental sake if you increase RF power 100 times, that will be 20db gain on the paper.

 

[sfx2000]

What to do when this happens. i downloaded wifi analizer i couldn't believe it more than 20 .on all channels
everyone is over lapping many connection issues. 5 gz is ok but don't have the distance i need, should i amplify my signal ?

It's not uncommon to see a lot of neighboring networks on the 2.4GHz side - and that's ok...

It becomes a bit of a concern if things are less that 10dB between your network and the neighbors.

With 5GHz - it's better perhaps - but one does run into physics - higher channels are better for the most part, but range is still going to be less than 2.4GHz..

 

[paulbates]

My reception on the site survey got better when I picked the lowest 5ghz channel possible compared with having started with the highest. While I agree with the others on adding APs, you can give the lower channel a try if you're not already using one.

Placement of the router is key too. The most convenient location is not always the best for coverage. Mine is in a closet in a second floor office, center of the house facing down... covers the house and double lot with an AC68 and AC88

Paul


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[jjulez]

will try channel 4 that one have two users but signal don't look as strong

 

[paulbates]

will try channel 4 that one have two users but signal don't look as strong

I was suggesting that for 5ghz channels.. the ones in the 30's


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[thiggins]

Wi-Fi works best when APs and devices can hear each other so they can properly coordinate transmissions.

You are better off setting your router to Channel 1, 6 or 11 in 2.4 GHz. Choose a channel far away from in-between networks, i.e. if someone is using channel 7, try channel 1.

The problem is not the # of networks, but how busy they are. Channel analyzers can't tell you this.

You will just need to experiment with 2.4 GHz channels.

As others have suggested, adding another 5 GHz access point can help with your coverage problems. Connect it via Ethernet, or powerline if you can't do Ethernet.

If you have the money, try a NETGEAR Orbi.

 

[System Error Message]

never increase the transmit power beyond what your devices are capable off and beyond your house. If you amp the signal too much it gets to a point where you see your wifi router well but cant connect to it so just increasing tx power is pointless.

You should adjust the settings to avoid this and place the router well. I usually set my 2.4Ghz tx power to low and 5 Ghz to max.

 

[NUTW0RX]

Perhaps it's time to get a router that supports more 5 GHz channels. If you do, make sure your client adapters and other devices support those channels as well. The Intel AC7260 does but the Netgear A6200 (older external USB adapter) and ASUS USB-AC68 (newer external USB adapter) I tested don't.

 

[pege63]

Or you can do like i did it here.