How does radio frequency interference affect wireless networks?

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Wireless devices operate using radio signals, creating the potential for two types of signal interference. Signals from other devices can disrupt wireless transmissions, or the wireless device may itself be the source of interference for other devices.

There are several different types of devices that transmit a radio signal that may interfere with a WLAN. These devices include microwave ovens, elevator motors, photocopying machines, certain types of outdoor lighting systems, theft protection devices, and cordless telephones. These may cause errors or completely prevent transmission between a wireless device and an access point. And because WLAN devices operate within the same radio frequency, they may "return the favor" and likewise interfere with other wireless devices.

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