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I don't understand Networking at all.... xD

So, been trying to figure out why (..since we had our wireless improved a few weeks ago.....) we were getting random drops and my ISP said what could be doing it and what do they recommend.. a factory reset :dry: Is that it??

 

Been wondering why certain devices like my 3DS wouldn't find my internet dang it, apparently wireless devices and certain internet channels don't go well together... I'm so confused. o.O

  1. STRMfrmXMN

    STRMfrmXMN

    Move your microwave further from your router. Let your router auto-dictate which bands to use. 

  2. Xiauj

    Xiauj

    @STRMfrmXMN My microwave..? Really? o.OxD

    I didn't know they can interfere that much, if at all.

     

    The router is upstairs and my nearest microwave is downstairs.

  3. DocSwag

    DocSwag

    Microwaves can interfere. They're usually around 2.4 ghz.

     

    However, they only usually interfere if they are nearby.

  4. STRMfrmXMN

    STRMfrmXMN

    ^^

  5. Xiauj

    Xiauj

    I wouldn't have thought the microwave could be doing it because of how far it is from the Router itself, like I said it's downstairs whilst the Router is upstairs in the other room, but that's good to know that it can interfere though :P Thanks for that @DocSwag & @STRMfrmXMN.

     

    It's only ever since we had some engineer come out and change the channel for the Internet that's it been randomly dropping out at random times in like the evening/morning-hours.

    On the old channel it was on, no problems but the reason it was changed slightly was because my parents use Facebook etc on their phones and were complaining so basically we asked to have the wireless improved slightly. On this channel though, my 3DS won't find my Internet when I search for it because of the different channel its on, I assume..? Am I correct? I thought I might ask because I don't understand Networking at all, I know some but not that much. xD

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