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Concerns Over Increased 802.11n Power Usage

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the omg-my-battery-broke dept.

alphadogg writes "Next-generation 802.11n systems promise to considerably improve WLAN performance. But the processing required for the boost sucks up more power than the older 802.11a/b/g networks. Still, many enterprise-class Wi-Fi vendors claim to deliver full 802.11n capabilities without enterprise customers having to touch their power infrastructures. So what gives?"

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  1. In Before... by sexconker · · Score: 1, Funny

    802.11n causes cancer.

  2. Tons of Power?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Does this mean I will have to upgrade the strap on my laptop bag? Will this help me lose weight? I better join a Gym and get in shape before I upgrade. This tech stuff is really difficult.

  3. Re:What about the remote clients? by dgatwood · · Score: 2, Funny

    Uh, no it can't. 18W - 100mW is 17.9W. Even if you cut the transmit power to zero, you're still not going to be able to cut 6W. That's like trying to empty a bathtub with a single bucket without making multiple trips....

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