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Further Reduce the Transmit Power in Orbi
Model= RBK40-100UKS
Firmware Version 2.2.1.210
I just bought the RBK40, and even though I changed the Transmit Power to 25%, I still found the signal is too strong and cause me headache (My ...
The Transmit Power Control setting can only go down to 25% that is already my selection. But the power is still too strong and cause me headache. I need to find a way to reduce further.
You are correct. I didn't pull down the menu.
It might be helpful to give more explanation of "headache". I have RBK50 (which I believe has greater maximum power than the RBR40) with both the router and satellite set to 100%. We routinely use mobile phones & tablets (both Apple & Android), laptop, and printer within 10 ft. of the Orbi with no isues. (Often within 5 ft.) Our Nest thermostat is literally 3 ft. away from the Satellite and security hub is in the same room as the router. None of my devices seem to be bothered by being close to the Orbi's.
I mean I got headache in my head. I can feel the "signal pressure" when I turn on the router or off.
Oh, my. That is not good at all. Does this happen with other brands of routers?
You may want to go with a different wifi system if your actually feeling wifi effects. The Orbi is a high power system.
Be sure that your not continually seated near the router base or satellite for long periods of time. Try to place the base router and satellite far from locations where you seated for long periods of time.
While I’ve never heard of any research linking Wi-Fi signal strength to headaches, there are a couple of simple options available to you. The simplest and most effective would be to disable WiFi completely and use only hardwire connections. This would obviously create problems for certain Wi-Fi only devices, like tablets,
The other option to reduce signal strength would be to put physical barriers between yourself and the router. Place the router in a closet, another room, or even put it in a cupboard or drawer. You may need to experiment to find a spot that provides a sufficiently strong signal to be useful, and also alleviates you symptoms
