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BuddyBear
Aspirant
Mar 28, 2020

RBR850 RF Safety

My new Orbi RBR850 and 1 satellite provide excelletn coverage in 3600 sq ft home and over about an acre outside.   My concern is the output power level:  My work desk is about 5 feet away from the m...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 28, 2020

Questions about the RBR850 will probably get a more informed response in the community forum for the AX product line:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax 

 

However, I can venture two thoughts:

 

  1. WiFi output power is regulated by every country (FCC in the US).  They all transmit "at the max alowable".
  2. The WiFi 5 series of Orbi can reduce the transmit power using the Orbi web interface, the Advanced Tab, Advanced Settings, Wireless  Settings.  2.4G and 5G band transmit power are done separately.  This setting reduces the power of every Orbi device (router and all satellites).  As far as I know, it does not affect the transmit power of the "backhaul" 5G signal between router and satellites.