WAP Interference?

Question

Regarding cordless telephone frequencies...is an older 900 MHz device LESS likely to interfere with my wireless connection?   Or should I go up to the higher GHz models?   I had a headset wired phone before and it began getting a lot of static BEFORE I switched to wireless (other machines are still Ethernet). I received a new cordless headset phone that is 900 MHz and just wondering if maybe that is better as all the newer gadgets are the higher GHz?   Thanks! Forgot to mention, I am using DSL with all the proper phoneline filters.  Message Edited by spddemun on 12-31-2005 05:05 AM

volcano11 · Answer

A 900 Mhz phone will not interfere with the 2.4 Ghz wireless signal of wireless networking devices.  They obviously operate on completely different frequencies. Steve

NemesisDB · Answer

assuming you're on a 2.4ghz wireless networks, 2.4ghz phones can cause problems.  Some of the 5ghz phones can also cause issues as they only use the higher frequency one way (and use 2.4 to go from handset to base).

spddemun · Answer

Thanks, then I guess I'll keep it (was a gift).  I don't have a clue what Hz my new router is, but only use WAP for lappy in other room.  Phone is in room with router and other Ethernet machines. Notice some static, but that seems to be when walking in other rooms and outside; maybe it is just headset connector?

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