WiFi Signal Strength
One thing in my WiFi journey I’ve found interesting, is how well the technology works over what seems a very large range of WiFi signal strength. A bit like Conor McGregor in the ring, WiFi just keeps coming at you, no matter how you try to run or shield your face from it’s blows..
Big Range
Let’s not get too Isaac Newton, but basically in the radio world, signal strength varies exponentially as distance varies linearly. This is why when we look at WiFi using a linear scale, such as milliwatts, we see such small values alongside such large values.
Linear vs. Logarithmic Scales
And this why we prefer to use dBm as our scale. A logarithmic scale like dBm turns exponentially varying numbers into linearly varying numbers. Making them more usable to everyday engineer types.Ways to optimise the available airtime on your WiFi network to improve speed and performance. Continue reading “Power Scales – Orders of Magnitude in WiFi Signal Strength”
