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| I own
a Cisco, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, Nortel, or SMC a/b/g
wireless card and am having throughput (slow connection)
problems. Check with the manufacturers for resolution. Some cards are more problematic than others but upgrades are regularly available for the popular cards. |
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| Can a
cell phone interfere with my connection to the wireless
network? A cell phone probably won't interrupt your connection, however cordless phones and microwave ovens operate within the frequency range of the network (2.4 GHz and up) and it is possible for them to cause interference with the connection. |
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| What
else can interfere with my
connection? Since wireless networks consist of radio waves, things that can cause interference with a radio or cordless phone can also cause interfere with your wireless connection. If you experience a connection problem try moving to a different part of the room or within sight of a wireless access point or router. |
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| Why
do my signal strength and data transfer speeds
vary? There are several factors affecting signal strength and transfer speeds including:
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| I
think I got a virus from the library's hotspot.
What should I do? Connecting your computer to the Internet via our wireless network does not increase your risk of exposure to viruses and other such risks. Wireless hotspots do not produce viruses, which are most often transmitted as attachments to email. It is strongly recommended that all users install and run a virus protection program. |
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