@Lempiz Turn the POE off to the AP via a schedule. Omada switches support this and many non Omada/TP-Link switches support this. If not powering via switch such as with an injector, use a timer outlet or smart plug (note it will need to be one that can keep time/schedule without active WiFi connection since you are turning your WiFi off)

Of course I have to ask, why does it actually matter?

> Do you have a controller in your system with Mesh'ing enabled?  225-outdoors that aren't wired would be permanently orphaned if you turn off their radios.

@d0ugmac1 

I have only this one EAP, so there would be no reason to worry about orphaning other EAPs.

However, there might be something here: in the event that Omada/the EAP tries to be smarter than what I ask it to do, is there a way somewhere in Omada to specify something like "never try to make build mesh" ?

(Also one would wonder why Omada accepts the toggle radio off and then displays Tx power as "-" if it is actually trying to communicate with other Mesh nodes)

@Napsterbater 

> Turn the POE off to the AP via a schedule. Omada switches support this and many non Omada/TP-Link switches support this. 

I have a TL-SG3428X but it doesn't not show up for adoption in Omada controller. I'm not sure if it's compatible or not. But if the EAP-225 is advertised as being able to turn the radio off does not actually do it, I'm starting to doubt that a PoE switch advertised as being able to turn off PoE will actually turn off the power :>> Just kidding/ranting but more importantly: I understand that even if it is compatible, adopting it will wipe the config and that's a bit more involving tha I planned for with the WiFi thing.

> smart plug 

I need it on at non predictable times. So, as you noted, the smart plug bites its own tail.

> why does it actually matter?
 

Heavily polluted RF spectrum; don't want to add 24x7 additional pollution when I only need a few hours per week.

  @Tedd404 

> 1. Electric emission, or interference, isnt this normal if you turn on a electric device?

0.02 V/m would maybe be normal as interference created by an electric device. But since this one has FCC and EC logos on the back, even 0.02 would not be normal.

Here I am measuring 1.00+ V/m and it comes in distinctive spikes (like beacons). This is definitely "voluntary" emission (or a bug in the firmware).

> 2. Don't see the reason why you pop up this idea 

Because this page https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/omada-sdn-access-point/eap225-outdoor/#specifications 

says under Specifications > Wireless Functions: "Enable/Disable Wireless Radio"

and as it turns out I cannot Disable wireless Radio emissions

and it looks like a bug (or false advertising)

and as the device is not emitting during the first 15 seconds of boot up, I conclude that the hardware is capable of not emitting

therefore I believe it's a software issue

and as omada reports the radios as "off" and Tx power as "-", which is untrue

therefore I conclude that the issue is more likely firmware related/

> 4. You can replace the antennas and many do so.

Thanks for confirming that. I will look into it. In case you know a great starting place for selecting replacement antennas, I am super interested ;)

For example, this: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/456/ is not helpful for finding lower gain antennas...

> 5. This is an ap, what's the reason for low transmission power?

Not adding to the already extremely polluted RF spectrum in my area.

> Don't use the AP then. /  power it off and use eth which also have interference.

You bet I would if only all those newer IoT sensors and devices came with proper Ethernet ports. Heck, 80% of them don't even come with 5 GHz support. So I have to do 2.4 and I want it as local as possible.