I've heard that home WiFi can render cordless phones inoperable. Any insight on this?

Answer 1

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Interference from 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephones

Symptom(s):
Interference from 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. The interference can be experienced by connection disconnects, pauses or disruptions in data transmissions, or other erratic connection behaviors when the 2.4 GHz cordless telephone is powered on or in use.

Cause:
2.4 GHz cordless telephones operate at the same frequencies as 2.4 GHz 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LAN access points, network adapters, and other devices.

Solution:

* Change the location of the Access Point and/or the base of the cordless phone.
* Switch the channel on the Access Point. If that doesn't work, try another channel.

Note: Many 2.4 GHz cordless telephones operate with what is called frequency hopping technology. This technology utilizes the entire frequency range also used by 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. Thus changing the channel of the Access Point may not eliminate the interference problem.

* Operate the phone with the antenna lowered, if that is an option.
* If all else fails, use a 900 MHz phone instead of a 2.4 GHz phone.

Source :
http://www.anetforums.com/posts.aspx?ThreadIndex=29876

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

Perhaps it might affect some cordless phones out there but usually it doesn't. I've had wi-fi for two years now, and have never had a problem with our cordless phones, nor any other radio controlled devices.

Answer 3

doubt it because WiFi and cordless phones dont use the same type of waves so i have a feeling whoever told you that hasnt been hit very hard recenlty and is overdue for a good clubbing

Answer 4

Well I havent experianced any of these problems and I have been using wifi and corless phone for a long time..........