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====== Ubiquiti - WiFi - Transmit Power ======

Transmit Power sets the TX power of the radios.

  * A higher transmit power means longer range, higher signal-to-noise, and higher throughput.
  * Higher power levels can also increase interference, so it is a balancing act. 

  * **2.4 GHz** signals travel further, and through obstructions like walls or trees more effectively than 5 GHz or 6 GHz signals.

  * **5 GHz** signals weaken more rapidly and are more affected by obstructions, resulting in around half the range of 2.4 GHz.

  * **6 GHz** signals weaken even more rapidly and are even more affected by obstructions, resulting in less range than the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:**  Multiple close APs can cause interference with each other, so turning down the transmit power should help mitigate this.
</WRAP>

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===== Recommendation =====

Use the lowest power level that still results in good coverage and signal strength.

  * Keep 2.4 GHz around 6 dBm lower than 5 GHz or 6 GHz in multi-AP networks, to keep their coverage area roughly the same. 

  * **2.4 GHz**:  Set to Medium.
  * **5 GHz**:  Set to High.
  * **6 GHz**:  Set to High.

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:**  The actual dBm values for low, medium, and high are based on the AP model and what they are capable of.
</WRAP>