Wi-Spy Wireless Wonder

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MetaGeek, LLC has a cool little USB device that allows you to scope out interference on wireless spectrums. It will do a spectrum analysis and see interference from the following items:

• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
• Microwave Ovens
• Cordless Phones
• Baby Monitors
• Bluetooth

If you have found yourself continually getting dropped from your wireless access point, this may be a good way for you to find out how congested wireless is in your area. The utility allows you to quickly see what channels are super congested and what other devices are interfering. And yes, cordless phones, microwave ovens, and bluetooth can interfere with your wireless internet usage.

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