Leaving modem on 24/7.

Eric55 · 27-06-2007, 07:07

Is it ok to leave the modem a Virgin 255, a Linksys router and access point plugged in 24/7.

Paul K · 27-06-2007, 07:12

Yes. Our's is rarely turned off (although we do power down the PCs when we get chance to do so overnight or while at work).

Halcyon · 27-06-2007, 10:22

Yes.
It is fine to leave them plugged in.

Your best bet with new equipment is just to test it out a while in case it did malfunction, but once you are happy it is working fine, then you can leave it on.

Just make sure you obviously don't put things on top of it so it can breathe. They can get hot.
Also, make sure you don't overload wall sockets using too many extension cables, etc.
All this is fairly standard stuff.

smiffing · 27-06-2007, 10:41

My modem and wireless router has been on for three years continuously now.
As above, make sure that it has adequate ventilation.

27-06-2007, 10:48

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!

Ramrod · 27-06-2007, 10:50

I only ever turn mine off if it needs a reboot...

MovedGoalPosts · 27-06-2007, 11:32

My router and Set Top Box (instead of the modem) are on 24/7 like my computer - can't download the latest Linux distro again and again otherwise

Fred_Smith · 29-06-2007, 13:25

Hi your link gives this error ....

SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_settings'SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_settings'
Warning: main(locale//global.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/maincore.php on line 164

Warning: main() [function.include]: Failed opening 'locale//global.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/php/lib/php/') in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/maincore.php on line 164
SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_blacklist'

(the link http://www.mswindowspro.net )

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsainsbury

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!

Web-Junkie · 29-06-2007, 14:04

I leave my modem and router switched on 24/7 barring reboots!

No problems with the modem in the 6 or so years I've had it and over a year for the router!

Wicked_and_Crazy · 29-06-2007, 14:10

I leave my modem and STB on 24/7 and because of this ive been able to have my central heating removed

Gareth · 29-06-2007, 14:21

My SACM never gets switched off. My router only gets powered down if I'm upgrading it or there's a power cut.

Web-Junkie · 29-06-2007, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

I leave my modem and STB on 24/7 and because of this ive been able to have my central heating removed

Does this mean you'll be offline most of the Summer?

14-07-2007, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred_Smith

Hi your link gives this error ....

SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_settings'SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_settings'
Warning: main(locale//global.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/maincore.php on line 164

Warning: main() [function.include]: Failed opening 'locale//global.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/php/lib/php/') in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/maincore.php on line 164
SELECT command denied to user 'Sql106110'@'62.149.140.34' for table 'fusion_blacklist'

(the link http://www.mswindowspro.net )

Hi Fred,

This has been fixed! Browse away!

14-07-2007, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsainsbury

Hi Fred,

This has been fixed! Browse away!

Error on registering:-

Warning: fsockopen() [function.fsockopen]: php_network_getaddresses: getaddrinfo failed: Name or service not known in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/includes/smtp_include.php on line 106

Warning: fsockopen() [function.fsockopen]: unable to connect to pop3.mswindows.net:25 in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/includes/smtp_include.php on line 106

14-07-2007, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnHorb

Error on registering:-

Warning: fsockopen() [function.fsockopen]: php_network_getaddresses: getaddrinfo failed: Name or service not known in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/includes/smtp_include.php on line 106

Warning: fsockopen() [function.fsockopen]: unable to connect to pop3.mswindows.net:25 in /web/htdocs/www.mswindowspro.net/home/includes/smtp_include.php on line 106

Hi,

Ahh - thanks for that - it has now been fixed...there was a typo in the smtp server address - oops!

Lee