Doug wrote:
On 07/16/2017 09:19 PM, L A Walsh wrote:
So computer is wired all the way -- though have a 5.8GHz telephone handset (with a noticeable buzz interference that appeared several months ago), and a few assorted wireless outdoor thermometers that didn't work reliably when they still worked.
WiFi is the wireless (RF) connection from your wired (from outside) modem to all your wirelesslly connected devices in the house, including, if you have it "connected", your cell phone. It usually runs on 2.4 GHz and 5.6 GHz frequencies.
My cordless landline uses 5.8GHz DSS (Digitally splits the call over multiple channels). I went to it to get away from the 2.4GHz hotspot hit by alot of consumer devices including microwave ovens, apparently. The older handsets used 2.4GHz, prev generation used 900MHz, and before that 46-49MHz (short lived, I think). As for cell freqencies, Google "cell phone freqencies". for tables and such. 700-800, 1700, 1800, 2100 frequencies (all rounded and in MHz). Anyway, my landline handset doesn't offer user configurability for channels, as they are digitally split and moved around.
There is a lot of stuff on these frequencies nowadays, but you may be able to switch to a different frequency in each band.
The newer handsets do switching for you to supposedly avoid these problems (sigh). It worked for years, but I guess some device is now generating "better" interference! I'm thinking some electrical interference, but not sure. Anyway, all of these interferences lead me strongly away from trying to connect computers wirelessly. One of my housemates used a a wireless connection for a few years and thought it was something I setup for my house -- but wasn't me. Guess it was a neighbor. No wonder I encountered interference. I run debugging "passes" on problems like this when I have extra interest, energy & time. Have tried antennae changes, and electrical circuit changes, but no luck yet... I should try testing the outdoor phone service hookup and see if I hear it there, if so, I can tell my phone company to fix it -- just have been lazy. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org