The only time my wireless router gets switched off, is when there is a power failure. Otherwise the router is rock solid, never requires rebooting and basically runs 24/7, as does the cable modem (when it doesn't require a reboot) & 2 of my computers.
just unplug it. i dont really care if it breaks down - i got it free. If it does break down, it wont be too hard to get a new one off Isp's. Customer retention is their goal, especially in tiscali's case
just unplug it. i dont really care if it breaks down - i got it free. If it does break down, it wont be too hard to get a new one off Isp's. Customer retention is their goal, especially in tiscali's case
yeh but if it breaks down in the meantime what would you use, I understand what you are saying, it seems alot of hassle just so you can turn it off
No. Desktop computer, all its peripherals, music keyboard, hifi, modem, and wireless router are all powered from the same power socket, so one switch powers it all down when I go to bed at night, and one switch to bring it back on when I get home from work.
And I've been doing that for years, and I've never had any fail in doing so... touch wood.
(N.B. Only may be relevant if you read the Daily Mail)
The signal strength is so low that I feel they can be safely ignored. This whole thing about dangers from transmitters is getting way out of all proportion. Has anyone considered the effects of TV transmitters, Radio Broadcasts, Airport Radars, Weather Radars etc? (not to mention Satellite Transmissions)
BTW peteroddan have you considered a spell checker or dictionary?:)
Yeah i use a Belkin router.
Its on 24/7 and used by 3 computers quite a lot, and now sometimes my Xbox 360.
As a rule doesn't perform too badly, would recommend Belkin!
Needs a re-boot every now and then, but so does the Telewest modem.
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Hasn't this been asked like a zillion times here?
Yes.
Stop asking questions! ! !
This is good to hear. I will be doing the same.
My PC is powered down when not in use.
just unplug it. i dont really care if it breaks down - i got it free. If it does break down, it wont be too hard to get a new one off Isp's. Customer retention is their goal, especially in tiscali's case
Likewise, my modems are left on during the day (for xbox360 live use!) but my pc is switched off when not in use
yeh but if it breaks down in the meantime what would you use, I understand what you are saying, it seems alot of hassle just so you can turn it off
i have two standard adsl modems. not much hassle, just needs plugging in and out.
And I've been doing that for years, and I've never had any fail in doing so... touch wood.
Well said.
The signal strength is so low that I feel they can be safely ignored. This whole thing about dangers from transmitters is getting way out of all proportion. Has anyone considered the effects of TV transmitters, Radio Broadcasts, Airport Radars, Weather Radars etc? (not to mention Satellite Transmissions)
BTW peteroddan have you considered a spell checker or dictionary?:)
Its on 24/7 and used by 3 computers quite a lot, and now sometimes my Xbox 360.
As a rule doesn't perform too badly, would recommend Belkin!
Needs a re-boot every now and then, but so does the Telewest modem.