Network equipment and power supply managing method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a set of network equipment which is connected with a user terminal. The user terminal is connected with Internet through the network equipment. The network equipment comprises a central processing unit, a first receiving unit, a second receiving unit, a control unit and a switching circuit. The central processing unit outputs an important signal in processing an important program. The first receiving unit is used for transmitting a networking connection signal transmitted from the network equipment when the network equipment is connected with the user terminal. The second receiving unit is used for receiving a power supply signal which is supplied from electric-power supplying-end equipment. The control unit is used for checking whether the networking connection signal or the important signal outputted from the central processing unit is received, and outputs a control signal through logical operation. The switching circuit is used for controlling whether the electric power is supplied to the central processing unit according to the control signal. The invention further provides a power supply managing method for the network equipment, which can manage a power supply of the network equipment.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a network device and a method for managing power supply thereof, in particular to a network device with a power saving mechanism and a method for managing power supply thereof. Background technique [0002] With the popularity of the Internet, more and more users access the Internet through network devices, which include modems, switches, hubs, and the like. Network devices are usually set to be turned on around the clock, but the fact that users do not surf the Internet at any time will inevitably cause energy waste. Therefore, how to save energy wasted by network devices has become a problem that cannot be ignored. [0003] The power saving mechanism adopted by most network devices today is based on the central processing unit of the network device to manage the power supply. In the network device in the power saving mode, the central processing unit is still in the working state, so it needs to provide power to the central p...

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Network equipment is usually set to be turned on around the clock, but the fact that users do not surf the Internet at any time will inevitably cause energy waste. Therefore, how to save energy wasted by network equipment has become a problem that cannot be ignored

[0003] The power saving mechanism adopted by most network devices today is based on the central processing unit of the network device to manage the power supply. In the network device in the power saving mode, the central processing unit is still in the working state, so it needs to provide power to the central processing unit continuously. supply, unable to achieve full power saving

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