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OrangeTerror
Sep 29, 2022Tutor
MR60 how do I reduce the broadcast power?
Hi Community, I’ve a large location, 3 floors, wood/Sheetrock & HVAC, kitchenette area - complaints about WiFi led me to purchase a MR60 as a router and 3 MS60s for each of the floors. MR60 and 1 MS...
- Sep 29, 2022
Have you tried actually logging into the individual MS60's (using their IP address) to confirm nothings connected?
It wouldn't be the first time the app/gui didn't display the connections right.
plemans
Sep 29, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried actually logging into the individual MS60's (using their IP address) to confirm nothings connected?
It wouldn't be the first time the app/gui didn't display the connections right.
OrangeTerror
Sep 30, 2022Tutor
Weird!
yes - the app lied. Thank you!
I had not thought of the web administration page!
Too bad we can’t “ tune” the power - understand about what another helper said about FCC max, but govern that via the software based on country regs, I want to REDUCE not enhance.
- plemansSep 30, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Glad it was just mis-displaying.
In terms of the power, the MK60 system is a dual band system. Meaning it doesn't have the dedicated backhaul of the triband systems. If you're reducing power on it, it can impact the connection back to the main router. It might make connecting devices more stable but make the backhaul slower/unstable.
Just guessing but that could be one of the reasons to lock that feature.
- OrangeTerrorSep 30, 2022Tutor
Thanks again!
im now thinking of faraday caging the MR - and connecting the lone Wi-Fi connected MS to Ethernet because I’m still seeing too many devices skipping their closer AP.
this may be a 30’ distance issue, but I can’t accept that given the size and construction materials.- plemansSep 30, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Simply try turning a few off. Maybe you have to much overlapping coverage.