Re: [NTLK] Power of Wireless

From: Jesse Garnier (jgarnier_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu May 16 2002 - 10:52:12 EDT


Rolf Brakvatne-1 wrote not long ago (5/16/02 10:00 AM):

> I would like to know from those who have their Newt wireless to the Web: what
> is the power usage of the WaveLAN cards? I would like to go wireless, but not
> with an AC adapter attached.

About 185mA for me, when active and carrying a network load. Observed with
Newt's Battery.

--Jesse

P.S. The developer of the WaveLAN driver says he's working on low-power mode
for his driver. I don't know what that means in terms of power draw, though.

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