Router, left on or off ?
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Router, left on or off ?
21-08-2013 12:39 PM
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I go online 2 to 3 times a day on average.
Many thanks, Pete.
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21-08-2013 1:39 PM
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21-08-2013 2:05 PM
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21-08-2013 2:13 PM
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Since the openreach modem is always on and connected can the router be turned off without the exchange thinking there has been a disconnection (even though with dynamic IP, everytime just the router is turned off or restarted the IP changes)?
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21-08-2013 5:03 PM
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It will cost you around £5 extra a year in electricity but that is about it. Probably around £2.50 of that extra won't be wasted as it will be heating your house a little during the winter months.
Compared to potential problems with DLM kicking in, I wouldn't say it's worth the hassle of turning it on / off all the time.
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21-08-2013 5:08 PM
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Beware though if you have a cat - http://catsonrouters.com/
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21-08-2013 6:35 PM
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21-08-2013 7:09 PM
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21-08-2013 7:29 PM
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My line HATES being switched off for more than a few hours.
If I disconnect the PPP session cleanly using the router interface, wait 30 minutes and then power down, and then leave it switched off for a couple of days, then the next time the modem/router powers on I might get a tenth of my previous speed.
The only way to get my full line speed back is to leave the modem/router switched on and undisturbed for three to ten days.
However most people don't suffer such extreme problems, so you can try switching off if you like, but I don't understand everyones overwhelming urge to switch the modem/gateway off overnight, as leaving it on should give your line it's best performance because an always on connection is likely to be a stable connection.
The only time I switch mine off now, is when there is a particularly bad thunderstorm.
Many people on this forum (including me) protect our modem/routers with uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), so our connections don't even drop when there is a power cut !. Because of this long term stability, my line trains DML to give me the maximum possible sync speeds.
My advice is always leave it switched on, and at least use a surge protected mains lead to power it.
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21-08-2013 8:31 PM
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On FTTC the modem and router are seperate and DLM is always on.
jim:quote
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21-08-2013 8:44 PM
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I still don't see the point in switching the fibre router off, as it will take a minute or two to boot and connect, before you can start switching your networked devices on and get a clean DHCP configuration from the router. Why not leave the router on so you can connect to it at will.
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