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    Router interference with wireless phone

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by weidenau, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. weidenau

    weidenau Newbie

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    Can anybody help?? I just installed my new netgear rangemax wpn824 Router and it works fine;but now I cannot use my phone;too much interference.Do I have to buy a new phone?Do phones come with a band other than 2.4?? Thank's for a reply.
     
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    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    you can get a 5.8GHz phone, they're a dime a dozen now.
     
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  3. rhetor

    rhetor Notebook Consultant

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    Purchase either a 5.8 Ghz or a 1.9 Ghz phone . . . 2.4 Ghz is the frequency for your wireless router . . . therefore you have interference on the phone you have if it is also 2.4 Ghz.

    You might take a look at this link for the phone frequency issues @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordless_telephone

    I just replaced yesterday my 2.4 Ghz phones with the 1.9 Ghz DECT phones from Panasonic . . . others are available.

    THe fidderence between the 5.8 Ghz and the 1.9 Ghz DECT? The 1.9 has a longer range . . . usually over 600 feet. The 1.9 also has some added tech features. It is usually about $20 more than a 5.8 Ghz. Look at the features of both the 5.8 Ghz and the 1.9 Ghz phones . . . either should not conflict with your wireless router anymore and either should serve you well.
     
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