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02-01-2013 5:36 PM
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Hi
the question is should I turn off my router at night or when not in use or should I leave it on 24/7.
The machine in question is a Netgear 2200 v3
Regards Numpty
the question is should I turn off my router at night or when not in use or should I leave it on 24/7.
The machine in question is a Netgear 2200 v3
Regards Numpty
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Re: DSL Routers
02-01-2013 5:40 PM
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Whichever you prefer. Just don't turn it on and off several times a day. (Though within reason even that shouldn't be an issue).
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02-01-2013 5:46 PM
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It depends on how you turn it off. The best way is to log on to your router, disconnect the PPP session (Router status - Connection Status - Disconnect) then switch it off. You may also find that you need to wait until daylight to reconnect at the fastest speed when you turn it on again.
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02-01-2013 7:07 PM
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Is there a particular reason you'd want to turn it off at night?
I've tested a few different routers, and they all drew about 10W from the mains, so that's only around £10·50 per annum if left on.
I'm inclined to think that the electronics would probably last longer, too.
I've tested a few different routers, and they all drew about 10W from the mains, so that's only around £10·50 per annum if left on.
I'm inclined to think that the electronics would probably last longer, too.
Murphy was an optimist
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03-01-2013 9:43 AM
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03-01-2013 4:46 PM
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Thanks Adam
I will follow your advice and leave the beast on.
Regards Numpty
I will follow your advice and leave the beast on.
Regards Numpty
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