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BuddyBear
Mar 28, 2020Aspirant
Safety of high power setting RBR850
I recently installed an Orbi RBR850 and 1 satellite unit which are provide excellent coverage in 3600 sq ft home and over about an acre outside. My concern is the output power level: My work ...
FURRYe38
Mar 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It would be preferred to have the main base unit or RBS placed at a fair distance from someone sitting all the time. Mines 20+ feet away from my desk. I would presume that 6-10feet would be a good starting point for placement in relation to someone sitting at a desk.
The power can be reduced under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
BuddyBear
Mar 30, 2020Aspirant
Thanks.
I reran the wires to put it in the room next door.
A cooler -47dbm at my desk now.
I reran the wires to put it in the room next door.
A cooler -47dbm at my desk now.