Re: ath9k microwave anomaly

From: Justin P. Mattock
Date: Sat Jan 03 2009 - 11:52:43 EST


Thanks..
I'll have to look at that and see.
In any case, I still am amazed at how that little box was able to cause the
Wireless to timeout like it did, especially with the distance apart they are. Scary but amazing, and also an answer to one of my problems with wireless I had for a while. :^)

justin P. Mattock



On Jan 3, 2009, at 6:15 AM, "Bastien ROUCARIES" <roucaries.bastien@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:


BTW, having any WiFi stopping working at 30 feet around a microwave oven
makes me think that beast is leaking like mad. I've already ran experiences
with mine in the past, and it could only slightly perturbate the traffic
within one meter (3 ft) which I already considered huge. You may want to
try to put some aluminium foil on the front door, it is possible that the
protection grid is damaged or not properly sealed.

Likely not the grid. The grid is pretty solid. I will guess it is the
wave traps seals arround the microwave door (often they are made
rubber part mixed with conductive stuff) that are too old. These seals
tend to expand when hot and are therefore more efficient. You could
change it for cheap ($10), ask our local general store. As a quick fix
(not recommended) you could add some electrical conductive grease but
it will further decreade long term abilty of these seals (grease tend
to crack rubber), and these kind of grease are not really food
compatible.

Bastien
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