>> 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

In case anyone is interested, I went with the TP-Link 1043nd and my
research indicated it does have a variable power setting.  I'll let
you know how it goes.  Does this one install pretty easy?

- 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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