Satellite internet - power consumption. [RE-wrenches]

[Tom Elliot, Guffey Energy Works]

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Jeff and Ezra,

I've noticed a smaller power draw using the ethernet modem (for Direcway it
is the DW6000) as opposed to the dual modem USB based DW4000.  I suspect
that the Starband stuff is similar in terms of power draw.  I cut my actual
power use in half when I went to the ethernet option combined with a WAP.  I
can now use my linux laptop on dual batteries (zero system power usage)
anywhere in the house and surf for hours on a 30 watt power draw.  Generally
though, I use my Windows laptop on AC power.

Tom


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeffery Wolfe, Global Resource Options"
<jeff at globalresourceoptions.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 7:37 AM
Subject: RE: Satellite internet - power consumption. [RE-wrenches]



David,

The Starband 360 modem also requires a dedicated PC to operate. We use a
laptop, so low power draw (like 10-15 watts in addition to the modem)
but I have not measured it. Shutting it down is not a problem. You
cannot reliably (or securely) use the Starband dedicated PC for other
tasks with the 360 modem. As Richard says, the 480 does not require
this.

Jeff

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