A Little Bit About Wireless Peripherals

Just a note about wireless peripherals: I've been looking around the web researching some problems with my wireless keyboard and mouse and have noticed that many people complain about connection issues with these products.

Keep in mind that RF wireless peripherals, WiFi (wireless networks), and some wireless telephones use the same radio frequencies (in the 2.4 GHz range). Anything using the same frequency is going to create interference, and, therefore, have connection problems. The stronger signal (usually WiFi or phone) will win out, resulting in a loss of connectivity for the wireless peripherals.

I don't know that there is a foolproof solution, but it would help to make sure that the peripherals have direct line-of-site to their wireless receiver, and it might also help to place something between the wireless receiver and your WiFi antenna, to induce interference there. You could also try changing the channel that your WiFi router is using.

Also, get rid of your cheap 2.4GHz wireless phone, and get something better in the 5.8 GHz range. Yes, it's more expensive, but also better quality, better sound and no interference with your wireless network or peripherals. I know that from experience.

I've done all of the above and now have very few issues with wireless interference and I enjoy my wireless mouse and keyboard very much.