Bought a 2.4ghz mouse. Issues with network?

JonJ678 · 30 Sep 2009 at 19:12

It was rather spur of the moment, but the mouse is comfortable and I'm pleased with it. However it is 2.4ghz rather than bluetooth, and I remember reading that wireless networks + 2.4ghz devices can go badly.

It's still in the packaging, should I return it for a bluetooth one or will this be fine?

Draft N network, fairly cheap azurewave router. Logitech MX620.

Cheers

edit: Google says bluetooth is also 2.4ghz but I'm not sure this is the point. Seems unsure whether issues can arise or not

Shrug. Seems to work.

JonJ678 · 2 Oct 2009 at 00:02

Damn. I do have issues. The network isn't disconnecting, but the mouse is sometimes ignoring my pushing the buttons and not picking up motion. Tried a variety of surfaces and the mouse thinks it'll work on glass, so it's probably the network or a dodgy mouse.

Any ideas? Either I take it back and try a replacement, or I have to find a new mouse. Which would be sad, as I like this one.

JonJ678 · 2 Oct 2009 at 00:13

Yeah, mouse behaves fine with the network off. Well, router unplugged.

Behaviour exists on channel 3 and 9 but is frustratingly hard to pin down precisely, it works fine for a while then fails to for five seconds or so. Vexing.

JonJ678 · 2 Oct 2009 at 00:58

Struggling to find the G5, is it still in production? There's a G500 which looks to be similar to the current one, except with a cable and more buttons.

Sad really, I'm very fond of this one, my first 'good' mouse. Considering changing to a wired network as a solution. A different wired mouse makes sense too, not completely convinced wireless mice are the way to go. Cheers Setter

JonJ678 · 4 Oct 2009 at 19:26

Damn. I'm also getting occasional disconnects when the mouse is turned on and none when it's turned off. I think it's going back to the retailer, and I shall pick a wired one. Quite saddened by this, but can't really justify dropping the network for a mouse.