"Use Interference Robustness"

I thought it had something to do with microwaves.

 

Warning gona geek out on ya.

On most devices that run on the 2.4ghz frequency they run in 8ms bursts with 8ms rest, wifi normally runs in 16ms burst and 8 or 16ms rest, i believe. When the two are running the 8ms burst of the other devices cuts out 8ms of the transmisions on the airport. the interface robustness figures out when to send out 8ms burst to not get cut out.

and yes microwaves do have to do with it. Microwave ovens your wificard, wireless router, wireless phones, all run on microwaves, just at diffrent strength.

 

I've always had it checked, and I think it gets me better coverage, especially with the plethora of 2.4 GHz phones surrounding me.

 

Does it make a difference where you check interference robustness? There is the option on the computer (under the airport menu) and the option on any apple base station (in the Airport Admin Utility). Should both be checked? Does it matter?

What if you don't have a Apple base station, does it make any difference checking it on your computer?

 

only use it if you have alot of interferance. When it shortens its burst period it also lowers the speed, makes it a bit slower. Apple and apple hardware would be ideal, but alot of hardware supports it, they just automaticly select it instead of an option.