Top 5 Causes of a Poor Wireless Connection

1. Conflicting Channels

Many believe their lack of wireless coverage is due to slow internet or a poor wireless system. This may be true, but it’s not always the case. Below are some common reasons for slow internet within your business.
Access points emit signals at a specific frequency. If one access point is emitting waves at the same frequency as another access point nearby, the waves can become distorted when they overlap causing interference. Sometimes, an access point from another office nearby may be causing the interference. It’s best practice to ensure that access points with overlapping coverage areas emit signals using different frequencies.

2. Noise Interference

Access points emit signals at a specific volume. An access point located on the opposite side of your office may be emitting louder signals than an access point located closer to your workspace. More devices than anticipated may connect to the louder access point, creating an unnecessary bottleneck.

3. Improperly-mounted access points

Access Points must be mounted properly in order to emit adequate coverage to a given area. Ensuring the antennae are pointing in the proper directions is critical.

4. Not enough access points

More access points may be needed to cover to the entire office.

5. Guest WiFi consuming too much bandwidth

Commonly, your office visitors will connect to your Guest Wifi on their phone and consume lots of bandwidth by streaming video. Throttle the guest wifi bandwidth down so that it doesn’t consume the necessary bandwidth your staff members need.


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written by:

Brendan Kelly

Brendan Kelly is a Business Alliance Manager focused on building partnerships with technology companies that can help The Walker Group’s clients increase efficiencies, reduce operating expenses and mitigate IT security risks. Prior to assuming the Business Alliance Manager role at Walker, Brendan spent 10+ years in new business sales and account management roles while working for both software and service providers.


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