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    Bluetooth conflicts with WiFi?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kaspersky666, Feb 10, 2012.

  1. Kaspersky666

    Kaspersky666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Everytime I format my notebook, then install the Bluetooth Drivers, upon restart, I get the following warning message:

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    So what I did was, I disabled my Bluetooth Adapter completely from the Device Manager. But I'm thinking, what gives? Shouldn't Laptops be able to use both Bluetooth AND WiFi?
     
    Kaspersky666, Feb 10, 2012
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Well of course they can, but any device on 2.4GHz can cause interference with other devices on the same frequency range. There is no message on most notebooks, but that message applies to all notebooks with both bluetooth and wi-fi.

    Don't let the message bother you, the key words here are may interfere. For that matter, your microwave, cordless phone and other wireless devices may cause interference.
     
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    WiFi usually has a "co-existance" mode built into the driver. I've actually never seen it any other way... I have Bluetooth and WiFi on 24/7 and absolutely no issues and my antennas are even shared between Bluetooth and WiFi.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 10, 2012
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