> Although this won't give you a scientific measurement, I like to use the "Wifi
> Analyzer" android application to visualize power output (signal strength 
> really)
> in the 2.4G range. Again this is just going to give you a qualitative output.
>
> You don't have to use that particular app, but I semi trust it. I also like 
> the
> airodump-ng program with a wireless nic in monitor mode to see real time data,
> and not just "3 bars". Again, you will give a measurement in decibels (dbm?),
> but it will be relative dependent on the nic driver, but it is something.
>
> Then just tune the power down until it is as strong as you can get away with,
> which very well might be the lowest setting.
>
> Kyle

Ah very nice, I didn't think of that.  Do all of the openwrt routers
allow you to change the power?

- Grant


>>> I'm very sorry I forgot to mention this before, but I'd also like to
>>> have a router with very low power.  The required range will never be
>>> more than about 10 feet.  Call me crazy but I like to keep my
>>> radiation exposure as low as possible.  Is there any way to determine
>>> the radiation output from these things?
>>
>> Any ideas on this at all?  I know it's a strange request.
>>
>> - Grant
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