Increasing power increases download data bandwidth, but if it causes your phone to hang on too long, upload errors increase dramatically and you will experience bad two-way video connections.Īs network density increases to commercial level (hotels, schools), it’s even more important to use 5 GHz only and lower Wifi AP transmit power. The exact Wifi AP transmit power level depends on the devices you prioritize.įor mobile phones, Wifi AP transmit power in the 18-20 dBm range is a good starting point. This can really help mobile users where devices try to hang on to the more distant Wifi AP instead of roaming. You might choose to set your Wifi AP transmit power manually to get better control of your network.