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Adapting link speed of a network controller to available power supply

  • US 20030088797A1
  • Filed: 11/07/2001
  • Published: 05/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A link speed adjusting system comprising:

  • a network adapter to provide communication between a computing system and a network, said network adapter operable at more than one link speed;

    a network device driver to control functionality of said network adapter; and

    a power source to provide power to said computing system, wherein said network device driver causes said network adapter to switch said link speed to maximize longevity of said power source.

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