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You know your #wifi connection thingy on your devices?

Does the fact your device picks up on other people's networks slow your overall connection?

Should you delete/forget other people's connections?

@LydiaConwell You mean saved connections? No, it's fine. As long as they aren't physically overlapping, it won't cause issues.

Regarding other people's WiFi, your router should automatically choose clear channels to prevent interference.

@tripplehelix Thanks. I just see loads of other people's wifi channels and wondered if it slowed things down.

Tom

@LydiaConwell You can get an app for your phone that analyses the WiFi around you, it'll show you how busy the air waves are. If there are no empty channels, then it will affect you. 2.5G has far less range than 5GHz, so having 5GHz may help if 2.5GHz is full.