Rebooting cable modem. Every day.

kbcs6dpm · 17-08-2005, 19:17

Bonjour.

I have a question. I have an NTL:250 cable modem. Where my PC is, there is no power sockets. So i use a 4-gang extension lead. But i unplu the lead when not using my PC, as the wire gets in the way of people walking to and fro. (Obviously, i don't want me old ma and pa to fall now, do i?)

So is it ok to basically power on and off the cable modem once, twice, sometimes three times a day?

I mean, it's not going to affect anything, is it? (Like IP addresses and all that).

After a month or two of doing this, it's been fine so far. So i imagine it'll be ok.

Raistlin · 17-08-2005, 19:41

It should all be ok.

The modems are designed to be "always on" devices, but I can't see any harm being caused by you rebooting it evry day.

DocDutch · 17-08-2005, 20:17

perhaps something to think about is getting a router (wireless) and a card for the pc...problem solved with the wires at the same time (at least no worrying bout the parents breaking their legs)

Chris W · 17-08-2005, 20:21

It is fine to do so.

The only thing you might notice is that your ip address will change from time to time, but this won't cause you any problems!