On Thu, 27 Jul 2000, Jake Luck wrote:
> > Currently, I use a Ricochet wireless modem with my Newtons to
> > communicate via the internet. This is a terrific solution in those
>
> Dan, what is the power consumption with the ricochet card? I notice
> when I use my 56K modem on s land line, it sucks up a fully charged
> rechargable of my 2100 in a quick 15 minutes. Ethernet on the other hand
> seems to be a different matter(almost, incurring very little use of
> power. Does anyone know why is that so? I am currently looking at gopi's
> WaveLan code, trying to help making something work. I wonder what would
> the WaveLan card's power usage be.
WaveLan specifications (for the new 11Mbps cards):
http://www.wavelan.com/products/productspecs.html?id=26
Sleep mode - 9mA
Recieve mode - 185mA
Transmit mode - 285mA
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