| The internet plays a huge role in companies | | | | change the channel on the PCs using the wireless |
| today, from communication between branches to | | | | as they automatically adjust themselves. |
| doing research on work. You just need the | | | | If placing the router in a central location is not an |
| internet to go down for an afternoon to feel the | | | | option for you, then check the antenna. If you |
| power it has over a business. With wireless | | | | are sending signals to laptops that are fairly new, |
| connections, it might not be your Internet Service | | | | then you don't have to worry about this. Laptops |
| Provider (ISP) that has gone down, but your PC | | | | that have been created in the last couple of |
| might just be out of range, causing temporary | | | | years have built in antenna's that are strong and |
| disconnection. | | | | efficient. If you are connecting PCs, then check |
| There are various ways to improve a wireless | | | | the antennae that you are using. |
| connection to ensure that all PCs that are in range | | | | The standard antennae are omni-directional. This |
| get 24-hour access. Speak to your ISP provider | | | | means they broadcast in all directions around the |
| about improving your router and equipment. | | | | router. Speak to your ISP provider about a hi-gain |
| There are also other logistical steps that a | | | | antenna. This antenna sends signals in one |
| company can take to improve connections. | | | | direction only. Point the antenna in the direction |
| The first practical option is placing your router in a | | | | where connection is needed the most. |
| central position. If you have an open office, using | | | | If it is range that is causing the connection to go |
| wireless is perfect. Place the router in the centre | | | | down, then ask your ISP company about getting |
| of the room, above the ground and away from | | | | a wireless repeater. A repeater can be placed at |
| walls and any type of metals or other disruptions. | | | | critical points between the access point and the |
| An example of a metal disruption would be filing | | | | PC. This will immediately strengthen your |
| cabinets. | | | | connection between these two points. |
| Disruptions to wireless connections can be caused | | | | Wireless is fast becoming the most efficient way |
| by cordless phones. It has been discovered that | | | | to connect to the internet. It has advanced from |
| 2.4GHz cordless phones generally cause the most | | | | the old days when PCs used to huddle around the |
| disruptions to wireless connections. Update to | | | | router. Technology has grown to the point where |
| 5.8GHz or 900MHz and the problem should be | | | | whole offices should be able to connect wirelessly |
| solved. | | | | for a reliable connection. If you are still having |
| If disruption is still an issue for your company, | | | | problems, then perhaps the best solution is to get |
| then try adjusting the channels on the router. | | | | an ISP that can assist you with getting what you |
| Wireless networks can work on a range of | | | | need to run your company. |
| frequencies, similar to a radio. You don't need to | | | | |