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Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the net-comes-with-free-juice dept.

ReLik writes "The BBC has an article regarding power supply via networks. 'Instead of needing adapters, computer networks could soon be supplying the devices they interconnect with both data and power. Some makers of network equipment are already putting the power via data cable system into their products. The basic plugs for computer networks are the same all over the world, raising the possibility that powered data cables could become a universal back-up power supply.'" We've talked a little about specific 802.3 spec advances previously.

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  1. Power over ethernet? by pv2b · · Score: 5, Informative
    Yes, power over ethernet (POE) has been possible and been for quite some time, although mostly for powering up wireless base stations...


    Here is some info by POE from NYCWireless...


    Now just give me wireless repeater base stations powered by tesla coils and I'll be in heaven. :-)

  2. 802.1u by Jah-Wren+Ryel · · Score: 5, Informative

    Check out the prelimary specs for 802.1u - power over wireless ethernet. They are planning on using microwaves to send the data and power to wireless devices around the home and office.

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