Modems and Routers left plugged in? - Page 2

Jules · 30-11-2006, 16:53

I leave my comp stb and router on 24/7

fireman328 · 30-11-2006, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

I turn both my router and modem off as it is a waste of electricity.

I am thinking of buying some timers that will switch them on automatically when I need them.
eg. Timer 1 will switch on the modem at 7.50am and then timer 2 will turn on the router at 7.55am so everything is on when it needs to be and switch off automatically when I need them to.

Have you calculated the pay-back time before the time switches are paid for ?

bringerofnoise · 02-12-2006, 13:02

i turn my pc modem router off every night just because of fire risk

Graham M · 02-12-2006, 13:31

My PC and Router are in my bedroom so I'd soon notice

Nikesh · 02-12-2006, 15:08

I leave my wireless router and modem on 24/7 but a couple of months ago my router had smoke coming out of it! It was 3 years old so the warranty had expired but I emailed Linksys anyway and they replaced it free of charge!

Nikesh

chrisann · 02-12-2006, 15:35

Well it does seem that we all have differing opinions on this subject..but I do switch off the comp at night..I don't leave it on...as for the Laptop..I thought that might get a bit too warm if left on for too long...not had one long so not too sure on that one really..and at the moment using it plugged in anyway...to be near to cable if I need to plug in the internet.

But great to get all the feedback from everyone...Thanks...

Chrisann.

AbyssUnderground · 03-12-2006, 14:51

Power usage for a modem and router is insignificant. It would cost you a few pence week to run them. As for them being a fire risk, Ive never heard of a router/modem burning a house down. I agree with the guy who says about turning them on and off stresses them. If they stay at a constant temperature (which the pretty much do when they're on) the components wont be stressed as much. Hot to cold to hot and so on stresses them.

03-12-2006, 16:17

I turn mine off at the wall every night - again because it's wasted leccy and the possible fire risk. However it does get left on overnight sometimes if I'm downloading stuff!

dragon · 03-12-2006, 16:27

i leave my Router on pretty much 24/7 only time i tend to turn it off is to reboot it if its locked up.

But then i swear we have people in this house who are still on the internet at 3am

Richy99 · 06-12-2006, 16:06

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Originally Posted by chrisann

Do you leave the Modem and th Router plugged in 24 / 7. My Linksys Router sisits atop a shelf and it does get warm. I have been turning everything off at night..as I do the computer. But each day I have to keep unplugging the Router from the elec. supply to get it to connect. Would it be better to leave it always on.

Also I have it plugged into a Surgemaster at present. Is this correct or would I be o.k. with just an ordinary plug etc.

Thankyou. Chrisann.

yes, my modem hasnt been turned off for more than a week in over 6 years of use