Episode 175: Wireless Issues — Antenna Placement, Channels, and Signal Loss

Signal problems are among the most common wireless complaints—and many stem from poor antenna planning. This episode examines how antenna placement, orientation, and environment affect signal propagation. You'll learn the difference between omnidirectional and directional antennas and how line-of-sight, reflection, and absorption affect coverage.

We also cover channel selection, overlap, and the impact of nearby access points or devices operating in the same spectrum. Signal loss isn't always a device issue—often it's an architecture issue. This episode prepares you to address coverage gaps, channel conflicts, and signal fade with professional precision.