Turn off Wireless LAN Adaptor to save power?
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:11 pm
We're using the low-power processor version of the Fit3PC with Linux Mint 13 for a small business server. The business is operating in an off-grid eco environment with daytime solar power and nighttime battery reserve with inverters.
We have everything working but since the Wireless LAN (WiFi) connectivity isn't required would like to turn off the Wireless adapter automatically at boot time to reduce power consumption even further.
Can you advise:
- what is the power saving achievable by turning off the Wireless Adapter hardware?
- what configuration changes do we make to turn off the adapter hardware (under Linux Mint 13 )?
We have everything working but since the Wireless LAN (WiFi) connectivity isn't required would like to turn off the Wireless adapter automatically at boot time to reduce power consumption even further.
Can you advise:
- what is the power saving achievable by turning off the Wireless Adapter hardware?
- what configuration changes do we make to turn off the adapter hardware (under Linux Mint 13 )?