What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
UPDATE 01/12/2021
@darlaa1961
Thanks for the feedback.
If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
The idea is to set your router channel to a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel in use by other networks in your area so as to minimize interference to your network and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in nano seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
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Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
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Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore best speed and stability that you can attain
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
UPDATE 01/12/2021
@darlaa1961
Thanks for the feedback.
If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
The idea is to set your router channel to a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel in use by other networks in your area so as to minimize interference to your network and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
-
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in micro seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
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Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in nano seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
UPDATE 01/12/2021
@darlaa1961
Thanks for the feedback.
If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
-
The idea is to select a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel by other networks in your area so as to minimize interference to your network and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
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The idea is to set your router channel to a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel in use by other networks in your area so as to minimize interference to your network and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in micro seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
UPDATE 01/12/2021
@darlaa1961
Thanks for the feedback.
If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
-
The idea is to select a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel by other networks in the area so as to minimize interference and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
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The idea is to select a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel by other networks in your area so as to minimize interference to your network and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in micro seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
UPDATE 01/12/2021
@darlaa1961
Thanks for the feedback.
-
If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
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If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
The idea is to select a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel by other networks in the area so as to minimize interference and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in micro seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own
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UPDATE 01/12/2021
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@darlaa1961
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Thanks for the feedback.
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If you have a Windows PC download, install and run a https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi discovery tool] and use it to check what networks are using which channels in the two WiFi frequency ranges.
+
+
The idea is to select a "low usage" or a “no usage” channel by other networks in the area so as to minimize interference and also to perhaps if possible to position the router for better signal strength in the premises. (see [https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/wifi-signal-strength-basics.html|ideal signal strength section])
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Best option is to choose a channel in your router that has no appearances in the list of detected networks as shown by the program and if all are in use to choose the one with the least appearances or which has the lowest signal strength. Note: the signal strength values are in -ve dBm so the higher the number the lower the actual signal strength
+
+
Most 2.4GHz routers default to CH1, 6 or11 straight out of the box and most people don’t bother to alter this to suit their circumstances. I don’t know about 5GHz routers but assume that it will be the same thing just different default channels set by the maker.
+
+
Think of it like a multi-lane highway and everyone is traveling in the one lane rather than spreading out across all available lanes. It slows the traffic down. The same when a lot of networks are using the same channel(s). The equipment has to verify which network the signal belongs to and this all takes time albeit in micro seconds but it all adds up and it is exacerbated if the other network has a strong signal in relation to yours.
+
+
Hopefully this will give you the strongest signal and therefore speed and stability that you can attain
Hi @darlaa1961 ,
What frequency is your home network operating on 2.4GHz or 5GHz?
The phone does not have 5GHz WiFi capability only 2.4GHz so maybe that is why you're seeing other networks but not your own