Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 
Bluetooth Mouse Lag 
Author Message
What's a life?
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm
Posts: 12251
Reply with quote
My Apple wireless mouse has been laggy recently. So after a bit of digging, I found that you can fix (or at the very least reduce) the problem by changing the channel of your wireless network. So I gave it a go - I changes my Airport settings from Automatic to 1, and the mouse seems far better as result.

I’ve only just done this, so I don’t know if this is going to be a long term change or not. Anyway, thought I’d share.

_________________
All the best,
Paul
brataccas wrote:
your posts are just combo chains of funny win

I’m on Twitter, tweeting away... My Photos Random Avatar Explanation


Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:43 pm
Profile
What's a life?
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:26 pm
Posts: 17040
Reply with quote
I believe wifi and bluetooth actually use the same frequency range (2.4GHz?) so there's a chance of them interfering, although the power levels differ in general. The ideal thing to do would be (if your kit can handle it) switch the wifi to use 5GHz instead.


Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:24 pm
Profile
What's a life?
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm
Posts: 12251
Reply with quote
jonbwfc wrote:
I believe wifi and bluetooth actually use the same frequency range (2.4GHz?) so there's a chance of them interfering, although the power levels differ in general. The ideal thing to do would be (if your kit can handle it) switch the wifi to use 5GHz instead.


That’s why Channel 1 is the best option - it’s less likely to interfere wilt BlueTooth. I don‘t have the 5GHz option here. My wireless kit is old, and the base station needs rebooting every day or so because it crashes. I expect it will need replacing at some point.

_________________
All the best,
Paul
brataccas wrote:
your posts are just combo chains of funny win

I’m on Twitter, tweeting away... My Photos Random Avatar Explanation


Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:41 am
Profile
What's a life?
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm
Posts: 10691
Location: Bramsche
Reply with quote
Use a wifi scanner app, there are lots on Android, I assume that the iPhone also has them. That will shown you which channels are best in you area. If you have an 11n capable router, switch to 5Ghz.

_________________
"Do you know what this is? Hmm? No, I can see you do not. You have that vacant look in your eyes, which says hold my head to your ear, you will hear the sea!" - Londo Molari

Executive Producer No Agenda Show 246


Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:43 pm
Profile ICQ
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 4 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 8 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Designed by ST Software.