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Gen5 HT2000W Power Usage
In another thread, CORROSIVE (Thanks!) posted a link to HT2000W installer's guide, and it mentions the modem's power usage is rated at 75 watts. Does anyone happen to know what effect, if any, turnin...
DavidSTX,
According to my APC Back-UPS Pro 1500va unit, the modem (HT2000w) is drawing about 40w at idle with clouds and a signal of ~110. Granted this is using the information the UPS provides and isn't very accurate, it should be a better estimate than initially stated. Probably wouldn't go up but 5-10w at most in stormy weather.
Thanks,
C0RR0SIVE
If I remember right the wattage they list is the absolute maximum possible wattage the system could use, and I think that's only if a weired short/failure occurs. I know the HT1100 is using between 17w and 29w on average for me, typical router is probably about 25-30w depending on CPU in it, so I would estimate a maximum power load around 60w for every day activities during bad weather events.
Really wish I had my HT2000W already so I could tell you the exact power draw under what conditions. :(
Thanks, thats good info.
DavidSTX,
According to my APC Back-UPS Pro 1500va unit, the modem (HT2000w) is drawing about 40w at idle with clouds and a signal of ~110. Granted this is using the information the UPS provides and isn't very accurate, it should be a better estimate than initially stated. Probably wouldn't go up but 5-10w at most in stormy weather.
Thanks,
C0RR0SIVEThanks CORROSIVE, you rock... 40 watts is not bad at all, and clear skies are the norm here in the desert. My recevie strength is usally about a 170-180 on the hn9000, so it should do good here. Now just have to wait until payday to buy the equiment. Have fun with the HT2000W testing, I look forward to that review.
Dave
