A PoE switch UI shows a city AP radio power as milliwatts. What kind of RF power measurement is the milliwatt?
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Short Explanation
Milliwatts are a real amount of power — like saying how many drops of water, not 'twice as much as before.' Absolute units stand on their own. Relative dB talk is the comparison language; mW is the tank level.
Full Explanation
Watts and milliwatts are absolute measures of RF power commonly referenced in WLAN contexts. By contrast, the decibel (dB) without a reference expresses a relative ratio between two levels. RSSI percentage displays and channel utilization are different performance indicators. Recognizing mW as absolute power helps technicians read design documents and AP radio settings correctly.