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Quote de tirwin
With Wi-Fi, the power level affects the capacity and coverage area. Lower power is worse, higher is better.
I take issue with this generalization.
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I take issue with you taking issue.
My statement was referring to the power level capable of the device. Some of the the low end devices hardware doesn't physically support the higher power levels needed for range and penetration.
Of course the goal is always optimal power level to do the job... but it's not like we're talking about 5 watt radios here.
Unless you live in a relatively isolated area, I would NOT manually adjust the channels. A) most manufacturers support auto channel assignment and B) you can configure a perfect channel plan and all it takes is your dopey no-tech neighbor throwing up a new Wi-Fi to wreck your perfect channel plan. Look, I do this for a living and given the choice of periodically analyzing my local RF or driving the 911, I'm setting that sucker to auto and grabbing the car keys.