Routers when not in use?
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Routers when not in use?
23-10-2007 11:42 PM
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I've never thought about this very much at all, and never usually switch mine off (it doesn't actually have a switch, so when occasional rebooting is required I just unplug it's power supply)
It's a D-Link DSL G604T. it's status light flashes all the time, which I assume is correct. Should I turn it off or not when not in use?
While on this, is there any advantage to be made by upgrading this fairly old router? which otherwise for all intents and purposes seems to work Ok.
When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
Re: Routers when not in use?
24-10-2007 6:42 AM
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Quote from: petlew Should I turn it off or not when not in use?
No don't turn it off. Your speed may drop.
Quote While on this, is there any advantage to be made by upgrading this fairly old router? which otherwise for all intents and purposes seems to work Ok.
No, save your money.
Re: Routers when not in use?
24-10-2007 8:48 AM
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I've always kept my router turned on overnight and have never had any issues in doing so.
Re: Routers when not in use?
24-10-2007 3:27 PM
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Quote from: tdadyslexia No don't turn it off. Your speed may drop.
Rubbish! I turn my router off every night when I turn my computer off, it always resyncs at the same speed when I switch on again next morning.
The only time your speed will drop is if you keep rebooting it frequently.
Re: Routers when not in use?
24-10-2007 8:19 PM
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How often is a frequent reboot?
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24-10-2007 9:00 PM
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When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
Re: Routers when not in use?
25-10-2007 2:17 PM
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Quote from: axisofevil
How often is a frequent reboot?
If you cycle your router too often.
Re: Routers when not in use?
25-10-2007 3:17 PM
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Re: Routers when not in use?
26-10-2007 1:15 PM
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I dont suffer any heat problems from mine and i believe the electricity usage to be negligible considering everything else thats running in my house
When i look around its not a very green and environmentally friendly place at all may well have to do something about that soon
Re: Routers when not in use?
26-10-2007 4:34 PM
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Quote from: Hobo
Quote from: tdadyslexia No don't turn it off. Your speed may drop.
Rubbish! I turn my router off every night when I turn my computer off, it always resyncs at the same speed when I switch on again next morning.
The only time your speed will drop is if you keep rebooting it frequently.
*Looks at router without on/off switch* Obviously there must be a subtle difference between turning your router off and on and rebooting it, cant say I know what it is though. When I reboot my netgear router it appears to go through the same startup and self check as if I had just whipped the power lead out of the back and stuck it back in.
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26-10-2007 4:45 PM
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Quote from: God *Looks at router without on/off switch*
Funny coincidence that, my Netgear also appears to be missing an on/off switch, maybe it is as well there is a switch on the socket it is plugged into.
Though I have thought to leave it on for extra warmth as the nights are getting chilly in my cardboard box.
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26-10-2007 4:57 PM
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Cor!! could we have environmental/green debate...luv a good row...
When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
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26-10-2007 5:05 PM
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Quote from: Hobo
Quote from: God *Looks at router without on/off switch*
Funny coincidence that, my Netgear also appears to be missing an on/off switch, maybe it is as well there is a switch on the socket it is plugged into.
Though I have thought to leave it on for extra warmth as the nights are getting chilly in my cardboard box.
Oh I see! Bleeeedin’ posh are we? Your cardboard box has accessible plug sockets does it? No scrabbling around on the floor for you then? You lucky lucky lucky lucky bar steward! Come the revolution you will be the first... Oops Sorry that wasn’t me, my lad JC got hold of the keyboard.
Re: Routers when not in use?
26-10-2007 5:06 PM
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I'm fairly certain that you're pushing for a part in My Fair Lady.
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Re: Routers when not in use?
26-10-2007 5:07 PM
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[me=orbrey]rolls his eyes[/me]
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