> 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.

Does anyone know if any of these allow you to change the power?

TP-Link 1043nd
wndr3700
DIR-825
tew-652brp

- 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
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