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Wireless Router & Cordless Phone

by mmorasch Apr 4, 2004 10:35PM PDT

Ok, so I had a 2.4ghz cordless phone in my kitchen and then I went wireless and installed a DI-614+ router in my living room. The problem that I'm having is simple. When using the cordless phone, I notice a pulsing sound in the background, which I'm sure is the routers signal. That I can deal with. The real concern here is that sometimes when the phone rings, I'll go to answer it and it won't pick up.

Is a 2.4ghz router supposed to work alongside a 2.4ghz phone (except for the pulsating noise)? Should I consider paying more for a 5.8ghz phone or can I just get another 2.4 phone that isn't a piece of junk?

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Re:Wireless Router & Cordless Phone
by Michael Geist Apr 5, 2004 10:42AM PDT

Not only your 2.4ghz phone but your microwave oven and any other toys operating in that range will cause interference. Try relocating the router for one. If there is no improvement I would consider changing to a 802.11a/g(5ghz/2.4ghz range) router or change the frequency of the phone.

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Re:Re:Wireless Router & Cordless Phone
by mmorasch Apr 5, 2004 10:14PM PDT

I decided to go out and buy a new 5.8ghz phone. My router is rock solid and I have no problems with my internet connection

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Re:Wireless Router & Cordless Phone
by mxlintas Apr 8, 2004 2:56PM PDT

Don?t even think about buying a new phone, your router most have a multi-channel selection on the 2.4Ghz Wavelength, try alternating between spectrum channels until you find the perfect one, example:

My Cordless phone use 2.4GHz and my Wi-Fi Broadband router is set it up on 2.47 GHz

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explain, please
by Eperkins Sep 13, 2005 8:02AM PDT

How exactly do you do that? Change the frequency of the router?

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change the frequency
by linkit Sep 14, 2005 1:12AM PDT

Enter your router's Configuration Menu (Administration page). Go to the Wireless settings section. Change the broadcast Channel (frequency) to another one in the list.

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