Non-Wi-Fi Interferers

The following table describes each type of non-Wi-FiWi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. interferer detected by the Spectrum Monitor feature:

Table 1: Non-Wi-Fi Interferer Types

Non Wi-Fi Interferer

Description

Bluetooth

Any device that uses the Bluetooth protocol to communicate in the 2.4 GHzGigahertz. bandBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. is classified as a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth uses a frequency hopping protocol.

Fixed Frequency (Audio)

Some audio devices such as wireless speakers and microphones also use fixed frequency to continuously transmit audio. These devices are classified as Fixed Frequency (Audio).

Fixed Frequency (Cordless Phones)

Some cordless phones use a fixed frequency to transmit data (much like the fixed frequency video devices). These devices are classified as Fixed Frequency (Cordless Phones).

Fixed Frequency (Video)

Video transmitters that continuously transmit video on a single frequency are classified as Fixed Frequency (Video). These devices typically have close to a 100% duty cycle. These types of devices may be used for video surveillance, TV or other video distribution, and similar applications.

Fixed Frequency (Other)

All other fixed frequency devices that do not fall into any of the above categories are classified as Fixed Frequency (Other).

Note that the RFRadio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. signatures of the fixed frequency audio, video, and cordless phone devices are very similar and that some of these devices may be occasionally classified as Fixed Frequency (Other).

Frequency Hopper (Cordless Base)

Frequency hopping cordless phone base units transmit periodic beacon-like frames at all times. When the handsets are not transmitting (that is, when there are no active phone calls), the cordless base is classified as Frequency Hopper (Cordless Base).

Frequency Hopper (Cordless Network)

When there is an active phone call and one or more handsets are part of the phone conversation, the device is classified as Frequency Hopper (Cordless Network). Cordless phones may operate in 2.4 GHzGigahertz. or 5 GHzGigahertz. bandsBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.. Some phones use both 2.4 GHzGigahertz. and 5 GHzGigahertz. bandsBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. (for example, 5 GHzGigahertz. for Base-to-handset and 2.4 GHzGigahertz. for Handset-to-base). These phones may be classified as unique Frequency Hopper devices on both bandsBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation..

Frequency Hopper (Xbox)

The Microsoft Xbox device uses a frequency hopping protocol in the 2.4 GHzGigahertz. bandBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.. These devices are classified as Frequency Hopper (Xbox).

Frequency Hopper (Other)

When the classifier detects a frequency hopper that does not fall into any of the prior categories, it is classified as Frequency Hopper (Other). Some examples include IEEEInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 802.11802.11 is an evolving family of specifications for wireless LANs developed by a working group of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.11 standards use the Ethernet protocol and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) for path sharing. FHSSFrequency Hopping Spread Spectrum. FHSS is transmission technique that allows modulation and transmission of a data signal by rapidly switching a carrier among many frequency channels in a random but predictable sequence. See also DSSS. devices, game consoles, and cordless or hands-free devices that do not use one of the known cordless phone protocols.

Microwave

Common residential microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens with a single magnetron are classified as a MicrowaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters.. These types of microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens may be used in cafeterias, break rooms, dormitories, and similar environments. Some industrial, healthcare, or manufacturing environments may also have other equipment that functions like a microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. and may also be classified as a MicrowaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. device.

Microwave (Inverter)

Some newer-model microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens have the inverter technology to control the power output and these microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens may have a duty cycle close to 100%. These microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens are classified as MicrowaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. (Inverter). Dual-magnetron industrial microwaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens with higher duty cycle may also be classified as Microwave (Inverter). There may be other equipment that functions like inverter microwavesElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. in some industrial, healthcare, or manufacturing environments. Those devices may also be classified as Microwave (Inverter).

Generic Interferer

Any non-frequency hopping device that does not fall into any of the prior categories described in this table is classified as a Generic Interferer. For example, a Microwave-like device that does not operate in the known operating frequencies used by the MicrowaveElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. ovens may be classified as a Generic Interferer. Similarly wide-band interfering devices may be classified as Generic Interferers.