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Safety of high power setting RBR850

BuddyBear
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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 desk is about 5 feet away from the main unit and the power level at my desk is -20 to -30 dbm from one side of it to the other.

 

Are there any concerns with this level of radiated power?

Is there a way to turn the power down?

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FURRYe38
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Re: Safety of high power setting RBR850

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

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ZOOShen
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Re: Safety of high power setting RBR850

Watch "Better call Saul", are you such a person as Saul's brother?   Your mobile phone signal from the tower is 10-100 x stronger than any wifi signal. Anyone says the radiation of wifi signal, just no knowlege of wireless world...

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BuddyBear
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Re: Safety of high power setting RBR850

Thanks.
I reran the wires to put it in the room next door.
A cooler -47dbm at my desk now.
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FURRYe38
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Re: Safety of high power setting RBR850

Awesome. Glad it's working. 

Enjoy. Smiley Wink


@BuddyBear wrote:
Thanks.
I reran the wires to put it in the room next door.
A cooler -47dbm at my desk now.

 

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