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Originally Posted by CubicleGeek
If you've isolated that the problem does not occur when you connect directly to the cable modem, try changing the WiFi channel - could be interference from neighbours. This is especially a problem if you live in a multi-dwelling unit such as townhouses or condos.
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Very much this. I was having the same issues as cral12 to the point my wifi was completely dropping every once in a while. Calls to Shaw asking about how to resolve the issue mainly ended up with them saying there's nothing wrong with the router. I asked about the channel and they told me my unit automatically changes to the least used (best option) channel, no need to tinker with the settings and there's nothing they could do, however, if the problem persists, they'd replace my old cable modem/router with a newer one (Mine is nearly 4 years old now).
I manually changed the radio settings from automatic which forced it from channel 1 to a new channel based on the link/apps you listed. Wifi seems to be more stable and quicker now.
The oddest thing is that this issue for me started recently. I used to live downtown in a condo building (where I presume there was way more interference) and experienced no wifi issues such as this. I find it odd that such interference issues occur where I recently moved to (inner city) where (IMO) wireless interference "density" should be lower.