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MTC-4500 Bad wireless connection. The connection between the transmitter and the base unit is not stable.

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Cause: WIFI problems.

1. Interference in the radio channel.
2. Overload in the radio channel.

“MTC-4500” does not automatically jump to other channels when there are changes in the RF environment.

Solution: Wifi problems

  1. Use a WIFI scanner to find a free wireless frequency and channel and select it via the setting configuration.
  2. Regularly check the RF environment if there are frequently changes in WIFI networks in your environment.

Cause: Low signal strength:

1. Metal cabinets, walls, construction elements, …can cause reflections deteriorating the wireless signal.
2. Obstacles between dongles and Base unit cause lowering of the wireless strength and quality.

Solution: Low Signal strength:

  1. Put the base unit closer to the main screen.
  2. Change the orientation of the antennas at the rear panel of base unit to the transmitter direction.
  3. Remove or limit as much as possible all obstructions between the transmitters and base unit.
  4. Avoid to place the Base-unit in (metal) cabinets, suspended ceilings, under tables or in adjoining rooms.

Should you encounter any further issues or ahve any queries, please do not hesitate to log a ticket at pi.support@parrot.co.za.

Thank you