Wi-Fi interference

Todd in Acton, Mass., just installed a Wi-Fi network using a WAP (wireless access point) that can use both 802.11a and 802.11b. He notices that his 2.4-GHz wireless phone now has a lot of audio static. How can he stop the static?


802.11b also operates at the 2.4-GHz bandwidth, which is why you're getting the static. Patrick and Kevin suggest doing the following.


Change the channel ID of the WAP.
Reposition the WAP and the wireless phone base. They may be too close to each other.
Update the drivers for your Wi-Fi hardware.
If you're still having problems, consider disabling 802.11b. However, 802.11a works at a higher frequency, which means there may be problems if your house has a lot of walls.