The point of a dummy load is to match the impedance so that all the radiative energy gets turned into heat and the transmitter is none the wiser.
Also so that any electronics don't get fried. Wi-fi board borking itself would be good, but I'd be worried about it affecting something else down the line.
Wouldn't reflections be worse (genuinely asking)?
Also so that any electronics don't get fried. Wi-fi board borking itself would be good, but I'd be worried about it affecting something else down the line.