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PSA: WiFi driver is broken - Unload kernel module to save lots of power
Merc
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06-23-2021, 02:28 AM
I can confirm this bug for sure.

Wi-Fi off (rmmod): 1.45 W
Wi-Fi on (and connected to AP): 1.55W
Wi-Fi "off" : 1.85 W

Code:
linux-pine64 5.12.7-1
phosh 0.11.0-1

This is good to know, I turn my Wi-Fi off when I go to sleep, this should save me some battery LOL.
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RE: PSA: WiFi driver is broken - Unload kernel module to save lots of power - by Merc - 06-23-2021, 02:28 AM

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