I’m playing a technomancer and noticed something when reviewing the matrix rules for noise in SR5 core.
Per Pg 421 under wireless bonus it notes that if there is a noise rating higher than an items device rating the item loses its wireless functionality.
Per the SRM FAQ:
“Is it possible to run a Direct Connection between Device A (wireless off) and Device B (wireless on) and still receive Wireless Bonuses on Device A?
No. An individual item must be wirelessly enabled and have access to the Matrix to gain the wireless bonus.”
This implies that linking something to your PAN isn’t good enough for it to inherit noise reduction or gain wireless bonuses. (Please correct me if I’m wrong).
Also on page 421 the Device Rating chart it notes that normal cyber ware (And Residential security devices, standard personal electronics, and vehicles) are DR 2, and alphaware is DR 3. RAW this means that no one in neotokyo has wireless functionality on their standard vehicles, consumer electronics, cyberware, or home security system. Since you can’t install common cyber programs on commlinks (such as signal scrub for that -2 noise) or use your noise reduction for items on your pan (seeing how noise > device rating turns off wireless and you cannot receive a wireless bonus without wireless on)how does society function?
Unrelated: For the love of all things holy why can’t we install “common” cyber programs on commlinks (at least it’s not possible per hero lab, please correct me if I’m wrong)