>> 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 _______________________________________________ openwrt-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.openwrt.org/mailman/listinfo/openwrt-users
