can 2 wireless networks in the same location be a problems and cause 1 not to work?

Question

Have an RV park that has wireless network over the whole park. We have some RV'S that come to the park that have a wireless systems installed in their RV. When they used their systems we have problems with our system, my question can their system cause problems with our system.

Answer 1

They should look at what IP addresses they are handing out. They probably are all handing out the same generic one... 192.168.0.XXX The gateway is also probably the same. 192.168.0.1. If it is the case, get the RV park to change theirs to something a little less obvious.

Answer 2

Yes - wireless interference is a constant pain in the backside for systems administrators.

The most common problem is conflict in channels... if multiple wireless networks are using the same channel, problems can arise that hinder or even prevent connections.

This can get particularly ugly when an established network is disrupted by a smaller network that is using a booster. In that situation a smaller network can essentially block the larger network in a large area...

I don't know how you have your network set up - but you might want to establish some sort of rules or instructions for new RV's entering your area.

If you simply give them the network name and password as part of their entry, that should eliminate your problems.

The other, more secure approach would be to ban the us of wireless networks that do not comply with the one you have established.

-dh

Answer 3

as the two people above me say, if any wireless devices come in range of your wireless network which are using a similar radio frequency to broadcast their signal it can cause interference between their wireless device and your wireless router.

i suppose really the visitors should change theirs or ideally turn them off while in the park, but putting something like that into practice would be a logistical nightmare so i don't envy you.

of course you could change the broadcast channel on your own wireless router to try and get a 'clean' signal but if there are a number of people in the park pumping out wireless signals it might not make any difference.

anyhow, you would do this in the configuration page of the router.

Answer 4

There can be conflicts if both networks are using the same 'channel' which means they're broadcasting on the same frequency and interfering with each other. You should be able to change the channel easily enough on your router if this happens and that should fix the issue.

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wifihomenetworking/qt/wifichannel.htm

Answer 5

Absolutely, if they're broadcasting on the same channel. Your wireless router should offer a choice of channel to broadcast on; try a different channel and see if that helps.

Answer 6

If your router is assigning the same IP address as the IP a particular computer had on their home LAN it will cause a conflict.
Have the customer go to "Start" the "Run". Type in "cmd" and press . When the command line screen pops up type in "ipconfig /release". When the prompt reappears type in "ipconfig /renew". This will force the conputer to aquire a new LAn IP address.

Answer 7

Yes, if they're on the same channel. Change your routers setting to use a channel that is less commonly used.

Answer 8

Well Yes it can? But here what you can do to help stop that,you can change your wireless name LYNKS to another name and encript your fire wall,So when some one comes near you /you will see your new name and possibley theres,then you just click yours and click configure,this will block them out and allow you to function,It sounds to me that they know your wired for wireless and they are using your airway,SO ONCE YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME AND ENCRIPT IT they will figure out that you have figured them out Using YourAirway .Try changing Names ,Good luck

Answer 9

Channel is the key. Ensure they are on different ones.