You will have to research, it depends on the chipset. You might be able to just use the iwconfig command or the iw command, it just depends. Try to use some sort of meter to make sure it is actually working.
Or use a crappy antenna? :) On 07/16/2010 01:48 PM, Thus spake Grant: >> 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 > _______________________________________________ > openwrt-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.openwrt.org/mailman/listinfo/openwrt-users
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