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Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine. | Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine. | ||
It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time. | It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time. | ||
Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up. | Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up. | ||
If it is not software, it could also be a loose or poorly fitted Airport card in the laptop. | |||
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This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner | This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly and Allan Crowson. | ||
[[Category:How-to guides]] | [[Category:How-to guides]] | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 20 January 2011
- This article is under construction
Wireless networking often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.
Interference
Wireless networks can be hampered by interference from a neighbor's network using the same frequency band, or other equipment such as a microwave or cordless phone.
MacWorld published this helpful advice on wireless network interference in May 2010:
If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try KisMAC.
Intermittent faults
Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine. It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time. Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up.
If it is not software, it could also be a loose or poorly fitted Airport card in the laptop.
Credits
This page is a summary of emails posted on the Mac Ministry List in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly and Allan Crowson.