Hi,
I am developing software for Amstrad E3 (Delta), an ARM OMAP based videophone.
The machine is not a new design and has no network adapter on board, but
forunately it has USB port. I have no problems connecting it to a wired
network using an Ethernet dongle.
However, trying to use a wireless USB adapter, I have hardware issues. I
suspect it is USB power consumption that matters (the port was designed for
connecting a printer).
My wireless adapter is rt73 based, lsusb -v shows MaxPower 300mA. The wired
adapter that works for me shows MaxPower of 144mA. Rather that using an
external powered USB hub, I'd like to find a wireless adapter that is
supposed to consume less than 300mA (while not in idle :-)). However,
hardware vendors seem to not publish such information at all.
I'm sure that many of you, wireless developers, have a few different USB
adapters on hand. I'd be glad if you could have a look at them and give me
information on power consumption of your device as shown by lsusb if less
than 300mA.
Thanks,
Janusz
PS. Sorry for abusing a developer list.