The diagnostic will look at the other stuff nearby and presumably feels like it is better to center on 2 instead of 1. That would imply to me that there might be something else on 1, but maybe it's at ...

Q: On an 802.11b access point with a total of 11 channels, why is it that only three are non-overlapping? What exactly does that mean? — Scott, Va. A: 802.11b defines a general channel numbering ...

It is insane. In time it will ensure that in urban areas 6 GHz is just as congested as 5 GHz for realistically minimal to no benefit. Click to expand... Ideally you can have your cake and eat it too.

Q: We are receiving outside interference from multiple wireless LANs, and possibly other culprits. What is the best way for us to combat this interference? Are directional antennas helpful? – Donald, ...

Widespread availability of Wi-Fi functionality on smart devices, the potential for an overall improved quality of service (QoS), and the ability to stream video to smartphones in dense environments ...

If you've ever shopped for a gaming router, you've probably seen the terms 2.4GHz and 5GHz plastered across the box. Most gamers just pick 5GHz because "higher must be better," but that's not always ...

The evolution of communications is about taking one kind of thing and making it better, faster, and more reliable. USB 1 evolved into USB 2; FireWire 400 morphed into FireWire 800; 10 Mbps Ethernet ...

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