How Much Power Does a Wifi Router Use?
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The power consumption of a wifi router depends on the model and usage. Generally, they use between 3 and 20 watts of power, with some models using up to 30 watts.
The amount of power a WiFi router uses depends on the type of router and the number of active users. A basic 802.11n router will use around 5–10 watts, while an 802.11ac router typically uses 13–18 watts when actively streaming video or other data.