About Computer Networking: Are Cellular Networks Energy Wasters?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking If someone asked you to name a piece of the Internet that consumes a lot of electricity, the large data centers used by service providers would probably be high on the list. But it can be argued that cellular communication networks should be at the top. Read: Are Cellular Networks Energy Wasters? Introduction to Internet-Controlled Thermostats An Internet-controlled thermostat, for example, can both save you money and help the environment, by allowing you to control the building's heating and air conditioning systems while you're away. Search Related Topics:  thermostats  home automation  Should Your Computer Network Be Powered Off When Not in Use? For convenience, residential network owners often leave their router, broadband modem and other network equipment powered up and operating, even when not utilizing it for long periods of time. But should home network gear really stay always connected? What are the pros and cons of switching it off? Search Related Topics:  home network setup  saving energy  WoL - Wake-on-LAN Wake-on-LAN (WoL) is a network technology that allows you to power on a computer remotely. This feature was originally designed for use by professional administrators of local area networks (LANs), but it can be set up to work with any modern PC. What Is PoE? Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology enables ordinary Ethernet network cables to function as power cords. In a PoE enabled network, direct electrical current (DC) flows over the network cable together with normal Ethernet data traffic. Related Searches Computer Networking Energy Saving Save Energy Energy Consumption Network Diagrams Featured Articles Introduction to Powerline Home Networking and HomePlug Energy Saving Home Automation BPL - Broadband Over Power Line Home Network Diagrams How to Change the Name (SSID) of a Broadband Router Introduction to Internet and Network Data Plans   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement