Author: Sean Gibbins Date: To: rob, Hampshire LUG Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [Hampshire] WiFi Channel scanning
Rob Smith wrote: > On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 14:33 +0100, Cayenne-uk wrote:
>
>
>> The router (Netgear DG834G) has been working fine since I bought it,
>> until very recently. But for the last few weeks I have been getting
>> quite a few connection problems, and not on the same clients. Is it
>> known for WiFi to deteriorate like this? One possibility I considered
>> is interference from the host of other routers which have invaded in
>> recent months.
>>
>> So my question is - Is there any software (Doze XP or Linux) which
>> will scan neighbouring WiFi networks and report back which channels
>> they are using?
>>
>
> Don't forget that although it looks like there are 13 channels available
> in 802.11b there are only 3 that you can actually use; typically these
> are 1, 6 and 11.
>
> Hopefully you aren't being drowned out by neighbours with better kit and
> you can find a free channel.
I am almost ashamed to post this, but it is on-topic!
