Does Radio Strength output Adjusting in any Asus WiFi Routers really work?

[Peppz]

I want to be able to adjust it but someone told me it really does not work? Does it work on your Asus like the AC1700 or any other model? Thank you.

 

[Grisu]

Depending on firmware. On old firmwares >4 years ago for RT-AC68U you could set it very well.
Today I would say no.
On my 86U you could even change it, but didnt do anything, only the slider moves with no functionality or change in wifi. This might have changed with recent firmwares again.

 

[marcusb]

I just came here to ask if changing it on the router also changes it on an AiMesh node.. sounds like it doesn't matter. Why is the setting still there?

 

[Val D.]

Why is the setting still there?

To make you feel better with "Performance" WiFi settings, I guess.

 

[Peppz]

It can be used to lower the radio so it does not transmit as far for security reasons (ie people in small apartments). Some like it for health reasons like if the wifi-router is next to you when you work it can be lowered. Still waiting to find out if anyone has tested with success on their Asus unit?

 

[rotareneg]

Just checked on my AC66U B1 and it seems to work. I set the 5Ghz radio to the lowest setting, power saving, and the signal at my tablet went down by about 15 db or so.

 

[Grisu]

Nice to hear they made it functional again, but not sure if this is true for all models and regions.

 

[a-seus-am-i]

Yeah it doesn't do anything for me. I have an 86u and 68u and neither one seems to change if I max it or put it at the lowest setting.