topic Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? in Broadband https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020227#M227444 Thanks jelv <img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.plus.net/html/@104CD63F9302A50EF5EC70FE32BB8AA1/images/emoticons/smiley.gif" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> Sat, 07 Sep 2013 12:44:51 GMT Cagney1994 2013-09-07T12:44:51Z Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020218#M227435 I'm going on hols soon, and wanted to know would it be ok to turn the router off (leaving modem on) as the Asus router I have has blue lights all over the place and I don't want it attracting people to open curtains at night?? thanks Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:40:14 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020218#M227435 englishrick 2013-09-05T19:40:14Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020219#M227436 Not a problem - I'd suggest turning the modem off as well. Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:44:30 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020219#M227436 jelv 2013-09-05T19:44:30Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020220#M227437 <BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>Quote from: jelv</TD></TR><TR><TD>Not a problem - I'd suggest turning the modem off as well.<BR /></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR />I always thought it was best to leave Modem on... Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:48:27 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020220#M227437 englishrick 2013-09-05T19:48:27Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020221#M227438 That's true normally, but for an extended period it shouldn't cause any issues. Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:51:52 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020221#M227438 jelv 2013-09-05T19:51:52Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020222#M227439 Just to add, it's turning the modem (or router depending on the type of connection) off and on repeatedly, rather than leaving it powered off for an extended period that could cause the speed profile to decrease. <BR /> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:24:39 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020222#M227439 adamwalker 2013-09-06T08:24:39Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020223#M227440 I have just come back from my holiday after two weeks switched my router back on and there was no problems in less than no time I was back on line if anything my speeds are up for some reason. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:06:47 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020223#M227440 valart 2013-09-06T16:06:47Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020224#M227441 That must have been a relief !&nbsp; My Snr went down the drain after 3hrs off for main supply maintenance by the power company. Not back after a week back on!<BR /> <img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.plus.net/html/@5CA762C7B9B1D4AB36AAB959133ED0B4/images/emoticons/angry.gif" alt="Angry" title="Angry" /> <img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.plus.net/html/@7617B13E24C0CCAE119AD01B2BB73839/images/emoticons/rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll_eyes" title="Roll_eyes" /> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:26:48 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020224#M227441 colintivy 2013-09-06T16:26:48Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020225#M227442 <BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>Quote from: jelv</TD></TR><TR><TD>Not a problem - I'd suggest turning the modem off as well.<BR /></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR />I thought the router <I>was</I> the modem ?&nbsp; <img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.plus.net/html/@3681646702FDFD32BCA97E2E5F1BDDD5/images/emoticons/huh.gif" alt="Huh" title="Huh" /> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:46:26 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020225#M227442 Cagney1994 2013-09-06T19:46:26Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020226#M227443 Not on FTTC - you have a separate modem (BT supplied) and router (PN supplied). Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:03:16 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020226#M227443 jelv 2013-09-06T20:03:16Z Re: Can I Turn Router off for 2 weeks? https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020227#M227444 Thanks jelv <img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.plus.net/html/@104CD63F9302A50EF5EC70FE32BB8AA1/images/emoticons/smiley.gif" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> Sat, 07 Sep 2013 12:44:51 GMT https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/Can-I-Turn-Router-off-for-2-weeks/m-p/1020227#M227444 Cagney1994 2013-09-07T12:44:51Z