RF radiation from my router
In order reduce exposure to RF radiation, I decided to connect my laptop to the internet via ethernet. I connected an ethernet cable to my router and then switched the WiFi from my router off. The WiFi network now no longer appears in my "available" networks, however when I use my EMF meter, it still has the same (very high) RF readings near the router. Does turning off the WiFi on the router usually eliminate RF radiation? I am using the Huawei b535-235, which is an over-the-air router/modem. Is that the reason for the still existing radiation? I read articles stating that connecting via ethernet would eliminate RF radiation completely, but maybe that is just the case if you have a ASDL modem/router?
You are correct here. An over-the-air Modem/Router like the one you have, which is a 4G signal, is still an RF signal. Turning off the Wi-Fi eliminates the units ability to Transmit RF signals outbound. The Router is still receiving signals inbound from the connection to 4G.
Under most circumstances you should have a separate modem, ( with no ability to transmit Wi-Fi ) connected to a Wired-Only router or a Low-Emissions Wi-Fi Router.
Cable Internet is an option which comes in through a coax cable. This type of Service will allow you to use a Modem and Router separately and is probably the most common used internet type these days. Examples: Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox etc.
Fiber internet would be another option, ( but typically you are stuck with their device as a primary internet source ) and you can disable Wi-Fi settings accordingly or connect it to a Wired-Only Router or Low-Emissions Wi-Fi Router. AT&T is the most common or Frontier
ADSL is probably the least likely internet service that you will find availability for, but will also work. It is very hard to find a modem only ADSL device without Wi-Fi that will work with your service. Still, you can disable Wi-Fi on it and connect to your own Wired-Only Router or Low Emissions Wi-Fi Router. The Speeds are horrendous with ADSL but sometimes speed does not matter for some people and therefore is not an issue of concern.
Connecting to a Wired-Only Router with a Shielded/Grounded Ethernet cable connection is going to be optimal.
Connecting to a Low Emissions Wi-Fi Router with a Physical On/Off button is going to be optimal if you truly just need to have Wi-Fi as an option.
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Thank you for clarifying, Seth! I don't have a phone line, so getting cable internet might prove to be difficult. My neighbors have fibre internet so it would probably be an option for me to get it installed as well, but laying the fibre cables might be quite a large/costly process?
In terms of using an over-the-air router and connecting it via ethernet to my computer - this might be a silly question (forgive me, I am not an expert in this area), but if the router receives WiFi signal from the air and transmits those through the cable to the laptop, won't I be exposed to it by touching the laptop physically? (even if the radiation in the air is reduced).
Thank you
Corinna