Items that can interfere with a Wi-Fi network

Any of the following items can interfere with a Wi-Fi network signal:

  • Microwave ovens.

  • Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage.

  • The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the manufacturer and obtain newer cables.

  • Certain electrical devices, such as power lines, railway tracks and power stations.

  • Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 gigahertz (GHz) range. If you have problems with your phone or base station communication, change the channel of your base station. For instructions, see Set wireless options.

  • Other Wi-Fi networks.

  • Nearby wireless devices using adjacent channels. For example, if device A is set to channel 1, device B should be set to channel 6 or 11.

  • Metal objects between your computer and the base station.

See the Apple Support article Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference.

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