Internet drops every time you run the microwave
Your microwave is interfering with your WiFi signal because both use the same 2.4GHz radio frequency. The same channel as many routers. This is a common problem and has a simple fix: move your router away from the microwave, or switch your WiFi to the 5GHz channel where the microwave can't reach it.
Your microwave and WiFi router both use the same 2.4GHz frequency. When the microwave heats food, it broadcasts interference that drowns out your WiFi. The quickest fix is switching your router to 5GHz, or moving it away or to a quieter channel if 5GHz isn't an option.
- ✓Observe whether the WiFi cuts out every time the microwave is on, or only sometimes
- ✓Measure how far your router is from the microwave — moving it 6 feet away can solve the problem
- ✓Determine what WiFi channels your devices support by looking for 5GHz, WiFi 5, or WiFi 6 in your device settings
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking the microwave is broken. It's not, the problem is just how 2.4GHz radio works
- Moving the router a short distance and expecting it to solve the problem. 6 feet minimum makes a real difference
- Forgetting to save router settings after changing the channel or band
Signs you need professional help
- You've switched to 5GHz and the problem still happens, or something else is causing interference. You can't access your router's settings to change the channel or band.
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