fix: use linear search to determine the highest possible power reduction #4494
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Using a binary search reduces the test time for nodes with a good link, but some get stuck in a never-ending test if the powerlevel is too low, and fail all subsequent tests. Using a linear search from normal power to -9 dBm, we should be able to avoid this situation.
fixes: #4471