Network system and method for reducing power consumption
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1. A method for reducing power consumption, adapted to a network system comprising a server provided with a domain name and capable of operating in a reduced power mode, the method comprising:
- enabling the server to operate in the reduced power mode;
when a request for the domain name is received, sending a wake-up signal to the server for switching the server to a normal mode, and assigning an IP address corresponding to the server name; and
responding to the request with the IP address.
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Abstract
A method for reducing power consumption, adapted to a network system comprising a server provided with a domain name and being able to operate in a reduced power mode. When a request for the domain name is received, a wake-up signal is sent to the server for switching the server to a normal mode, and an IP address corresponding to the server name is then assigned in response to the inquiry request.
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1. A method for reducing power consumption, adapted to a network system comprising a server provided with a domain name and capable of operating in a reduced power mode, the method comprising:
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enabling the server to operate in the reduced power mode; when a request for the domain name is received, sending a wake-up signal to the server for switching the server to a normal mode, and assigning an IP address corresponding to the server name; and responding to the request with the IP address. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A network system for reducing power consumption, comprising:
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a network server, provided with a domain name and operating in a reduced power mode; and a domain name server, when receiving a request for the domain name, sending a wake-up signal to the network server for switching the network server to a normal mode, and assigning an IP address corresponding to the server name in response to the request. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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