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Wi-Fi Device Interference Impact List

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3.0 - Updated on 2023-03-13 by Sean Schluntz

2.0 - Updated on 2021-07-29 by Sean Schluntz

1.0 - Authored on 2014-02-27 by Paula Shimada

The list below highlights examples of common devices that may interfere with other wireless devices and the campus AirBears network.

 Device Type  Potential Impact and Comments
 Cellular Phones Little to no impact
 BlueTooth Devices Little to no Impact
 Wireless Printers  High Impact, if wireless printing is enabled.
 Microwave Ovens  High Impact
 Non-IST Provided Wifi Access Points and Routers  High Impact - common cause of network problems.
 Cordless Phones and Headsets  Impact Varies:
  • 900 Mhz devices have little to no impact.
  • 2.4 Ghz devices have high impact and should not be used if possible. 
  • DECT 6.0 (1.9 GHz) Headsets have little to no impact. (this is the type provided by IST-Telecommunications).
  • 5.0 and 5.8 Ghz devices have high impact and should not be used if possible.

For additional assistance, contact CSS IT at 510-664-9000 and follow the prompts to reach a technician from between 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. A ticket may also be submitted through http://sharedservices.berkeley.edu/it/ or by e-mailing itcsshelp@berkeley.edu

Authored by Paula Shimada
Last modified 2018-01-08 13:15:47