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Improved methods and apparatus are described for adaptive adjustment of node power level in a wireless node network having a plurality of nodes and a server. In a method, the server or a master node in the network may detect a proximate condition relative to a first of the nodes and adjust the node power of the first node accordingly. More specifically, the server or master node may detect if either a number of other nodes operating proximate a first of the nodes exceeds a neighboring node threshold, or if the first node is located in an RF restricted area, or if a signal strength level near the first node exceeds a signal strength threshold. If so, the server may adapt an output power setting on the first node from an original level to an adapted level.
