Tomato Shibby - decrease 5ghz signal/range?

[gizbug]

I have a Netgear Nighthawk r8000.
Wondering if there is any truth that Shibby reduces the range of the 5ghz? Also, does it affect the 2.4ghz?

 

[ylin0811]

The only thing the firmware can do is control how much power is outputted from the antenna (EIRP). 5ghz will always have a lower coverage than 2.4ghz due to the signal being easily absorbed by objects.

 

[gizbug]

Thanks, Ill do some more research before deciding on custom FW.