Wireless networking

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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.

Credits

This page is a summary of emails posted on the Mac Ministry List in December 2010 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner and Jon Gardner.