Most wireless network issues are related to interference (from other wireless devices), range (too great of a distance), or blocking issues (thick materials that the signal cannot travel through). Interfering devices can include other wireless routers, cordless phones, or other wireless devices running at 2.4 GHz. Blocking and distance related issues can also be a problem, especially when the wireless network is not in an open environment. Such blocking issues can include walls, appliances, bathrooms, mirrors, and other materials which are dense in composition. Range issues commonly include distances which are too far for a wireless signal to reach.

When another 2.4 GHz device is being used in the area, and it is causing intermediate connectivity of your wireless network, the simple answer is to change the Channel ID. By allowing wireless devices to change channels, collision of wireless signals is prevented. The best channels to try using are channels 1, 6, and 11. This is because these channels are the furthest apart on the 2.4 GHz frequency, which helps stop wireless collisions.

If you believe distance is part of the issue, simply moving the wireless devices closer together can solve the issue. An extender or WAP (wireless access point) can then be used to extend your wireless capabilities if the problem has been found. For blocking issues, moving the wireless devices can easily help troubleshoot this. Keep in mind, a wireless signal can theoretically go through any type of material but the denser the material the more the signal will degrade.