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27-06-2007, 11:48

Sorry don't agree.

I turn my router off overnight or when it's not going to be used for a few hours.

This allows it to cool down and it saves on electric - ok it's only a few pence but I don't see the point of leaving it on if it's not going to be used.

As Halcyon says - make sure you are not blocking the vents so it has some air circulating.

Also - I'd be inclined to turn it off during a thunderstorm!

And one more thing - buy a good surge protector and make sure you also connect the phone cable through it so it's protected.

BUT - yes you can leave it on 24/7 - it's your choice!

27-06-2007, 11:48	#5
LSainsbury Guest Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire Services: TV: Sky HD, Landline: BT, Mobile: Orange, Internet: Quite Slow! Posts: n/a	Re: Leaving modem on 24/7. Sorry don't agree. I turn my router off overnight or when it's not going to be used for a few hours. This allows it to cool down and it saves on electric - ok it's only a few pence but I don't see the point of leaving it on if it's not going to be used. As Halcyon says - make sure you are not blocking the vents so it has some air circulating. Also - I'd be inclined to turn it off during a thunderstorm! And one more thing - buy a good surge protector and make sure you also connect the phone cable through it so it's protected. BUT - yes you can leave it on 24/7 - it's your choice!