Am I supposed to leave my router on 24/7?

Ricochet J · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:11

Hi! I have an Orange Livebox. It doesn't say in the manual but am I supposed to leave it on all night even if my computer is off?

Thanks!

tom_e · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:12

you dont have to but its easier than turning it on and off all the time

Theguy · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:13

I normaly keep my router on all night, but its not going to hurt it if you turn yours off...

Ricochet J · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:22

But it has no switch. I take it I switch it off from the mains?

tolien · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:24

As long you make sure it's saved any settings you've changed.

Abz · 16 Jan 2008 at 05:47

its not a problem, as long as you dont have default factory user/pass you ok. besides some people have their PC's on 24/7

spb251272 · 16 Jan 2008 at 11:45

You could always stick a timer on the socket it's plugged into, and set it to go off overnight.

Hyper · 16 Jan 2008 at 13:21

Is there really any point, thats one of the main reasons of having a router to have a always on connection so when you turn on your computer you can browse the net right away.

jonshaw_uk · 16 Jan 2008 at 13:27

i havent switched mine off since i got back 18 months ago

CurlyWhirly · 16 Jan 2008 at 22:54

I usually leave my router on 24/7

The only time that I would turn it off is in the summer months when there are thunderstorms around.

I would also unplug the router from the telephone socket just to be on the safe side.

bledd · 16 Jan 2008 at 22:55

CurlyWhirly said:
I usually leave my router on 24/7

The only time that I would turn it off is in the summer months when there are thunderstorms around.

I would also unplug the router from the telephone socket just to be on the safe side.

same

thecremeegg · 17 Jan 2008 at 01:33

Router on 24/7 here too

Mercutio · 17 Jan 2008 at 05:08

ditto

PhillyDee · 17 Jan 2008 at 08:15

It uses very little power. Mine is always left on. Mind, i also have a WHS box on 24/7 too.

rscosworth · 17 Jan 2008 at 08:29

24/7 here, two laptops, server, cable modem, router, switch ----eeeek

blastman · 17 Jan 2008 at 11:34

another vote for some 24/7 router action.

hamesy · 17 Jan 2008 at 11:46

I'll leave it on. The only time I turn mine off is when I go on holiday.

CurlyWhirly · 17 Jan 2008 at 12:04

PhillyDee said:
It uses very little power. Mine is always left on. Mind, i also have a WHS box on 24/7 too.

What's a WHS box :confused:

spb251272 · 17 Jan 2008 at 13:28

Windows Home Server

slowrunner · 17 Jan 2008 at 14:11

My belkin is on 24/7. Had it replaced on warranty last year due to the power supply on the old one having been on constantly for 2 1/2 years though (it was deemed to be heat-damaged).

If we turn it off at the socket we have to give it 12 hours for the transformer to cool down, otherwise overheat protection seems to stop it working.