how to handle RF interference

[kaplansa]

Hello!

 

I feel as though I have plenty of Access Points and Dual Band devices for my home to handle a mere 6 RF devices - 2-thermostat modules, 2-triggerlinc sensors, 2-motion sensors, yet my devices get spotty reception.

 

I started with 2 Access Points and RF devices worked great until I started adding about 10 more Insteon devices (non dual-band - dimmer switches, that sort of thing). Then they stopped responding in my ISY-99i Pro.

 

Trying to rule out RF interference I bought two 2-dual band lamplinc modules and places them literally within grabbing distance of my thermostats. Thermostats work now. But when I place either the lamplinc or an Access point directly underneath a motion sensor, the motion sensor acts as if the RF bridge isn't even there.

 

So three questions:

 

1) Is there a way to tell if an Access Point is working in the ISY? What should I look for in the event viewer or otherwise to tell simply if an Access Point is sending/receiving any signal from the circuit or RF?

 

2) Is there a tool that you can use to check if any particular device (fridge, TV) is giving off or absorbing too much RF signal causing interference? I haven't added anything to my home along those lines since everything was working fine and I do most of my testing at night when nothing's on, no one's watching TV or doing laundry.

 

3) Could it be that I really need an Access Point or dual-band device at at outlet next to every RF Insteon device if I can't solve the RF interference (assumed) problem?

 

Any other thoughts to getting my motion sensors back online in my ISY?

 

Thanks for the advice folks!