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User Manual for Wireless Firefly Microscope GT600 Version: 1.0
The 802.11 wireless networks use direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), which transmits within
approximately one third of the 2.4 GHz spectrum, and it is possible to change the channels of 802.11
networks on a wireless router by entering the administration mode.
Change Access Point or Wireless Router channels
Normally the WiFi wireless network router or access point uses #6 as the default channel, which is located
in the center of the 2.4-GHz spectrum. This can easily conflict with the wireless Firefly Microscope’s
spectrum. Try changing the channel on the access point (i.e. 1, 6, and 11). Anecdotally, users have
found they have the least interference on channel 11 while the wireless Firefly Microscope’s channels are
set to 3 or 4.
Change the relative location of the Access Point
Maximize the distance between the wireless Microscope and WiFi devices.
Fine tune the position of the compact receiver
Try different angles on the compact receiver. A flat horizontal orientation or vertical orientation may
produce better results.
Interference is an unfortunate byproduct of numerous wireless products today. While there
are no guarantees the actions above will work, they may reduce interference to acceptable
levels.
