What needs to be considered for wireless connections?

Causes of errors

More and more devices are using radio for their communication. Two frequency bands have been made available so that these devices can communicate.

• One frequency band at 2.4 GHz
  • Bluetooth (keyboards, mice, pressure measuring plates, ...)
  • WLAN (laptops, smartphones, computers, ...)
  • Various "smart devices", such as light bulbs, etc.
• A frequency band at 5.4 GHz that has so far been used almost exclusively for WLAN devices.
• Household appliances, such as microwaves, also generate electromagnetic waves in these areas.

All GeBioM devices use the 2.4 GHz frequency band and therefore have to share this band with other devices that also use this frequency.

However, this also means that the range and connection quality in this band depends on how many devices are still transmitting in this band. It is almost impossible to make a prediction for a location, as everyone is allowed to operate devices in these frequency bands.

Troubleshooting

• If possible, there should be nothing between the transmitter and receiver. For example, if a Bluetooth pressure measuring plate is on one side of a room and the computer on the other, the Bluetooth stick should be plugged into one of the front USB ports if necessary.
• It can help to operate the Bluetooth stick on a USB extension to remove it from the shielding metal housing of the computer. This also increases the distance to any Bluetooth keyboard used.
• If no connection is possible, first try to bring the transmitter and receiver a little closer together.
• If you need a greater distance, try to use fewer devices that use wireless communication. Try to use a mouse and keyboard with a cable.