A few weeks before the Christmas holidays, the guarantor of communications English (Ofcom) has released a set of information to remind users that the lights blinking Christmas tree may interfere with the wireless Internet connection.
A few weeks before the Christmas holidays, the guarantor communications English (Ofcom) has released a set of information to remind users that the lights blinking Christmas tree (but also lamps, cordless phones, refrigerators and speakers) can interfere with the wireless Internet . As explained by the head of Ofcom, WiFi connections are subject to a loss of power if in the neighborhood there are some bright decoration: according to statistics released by the official website of the guarantor of English communications, in fact, a house in five may be affected by this issue .
Solve the problem in many cases is simple , just remove the router from other sources such as the Christmas lights but also appliances like the refrigerator. If the problem persists, you can contact the customer service of your provider and be how to modify the settings of your wireless router so as to change the WiFi channel and thus avoid conflict with other wireless connections. To avoid problems with your Internet connection, in fact, experts recommend that you move the WiFi router at a minimum distance of three meters from intermittent lights or other equipment that might cause problems to your Internet connection.
Also from Ofcom you should download the application for Android and iOS “Wi-fi Checker” , a service that can analyze your connection at home that allows you to find out if it detects a drop in performance between connection and wireless network, as reported in this description of the app on the App Store and Google Play Store: “If there is a significant decrease in performance between your connection and your home Wi-Fi network, the ‘ app will identify and provide advice to help you solve the problem that you have. “
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