A growing number of organizations in the enterprise and small- and medium-sized business sectors are deploying separate wireless networks for internal needs and customer Wi-Fi access. To do so successfully, organizations need to make sure they address Wi-Fi interference.

According to a recent IT Business Edge report, multiple Wi-Fi access points operating in the same area can create interference between signals, creating performance problems that can derail employee efficiency.

To overcome this problem, the news source said small businesses need to avoid falling prey to a few myths about Wi-Fi interference. One of those misconceptions is that other Wi-Fi access points are the only sources of interference. In some data transit bands, microwaves, cordless phones and florescent lights can reduce Wi-Fi performance. As a result, businesses need to carefully plan their wireless network deployment to avoid encountering interference issues.

The growing problem of Wi-Fi interference is another indication that businesses often rush to deploy Wi-Fi. Many experts agree that wireless network infrastructure is an essential corporate technology, but warn that organizations strategically deploy networks to avoid interference and ensure multiple layers of security.