Is it ok to leave a wireless transmitter box on 24/7? my dad says it could burn out and its not very good for the box as it could overheat. Is this true?
2006-10-07 12:02:32 · 13 answers · asked by footie089 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I always leave mine on and have had it for 4 years. Just make sure youare password protected- so no one uses your network.
2006-10-07 12:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always leave mine on. The only time this was a problem was when the electiricty people switched in the sub-station and sent a surge down the line which knock my box out but I suppose that could have happened any time
2006-10-07 12:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weve had a wireless box since they came out, and its never been off yet. Course we had to get a new one when lightening struck it but they are fine to leave on 24/7.
2006-10-07 12:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine has been on for the last 2 years, but if you're not using it 24/7 and you wan't to get in your Dad's good books - turn it off. It will only take a minute to boot up and you're Dad will think you've actually listened to him for once!!
2006-10-07 12:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as your wireless connection is encrypted. By turning on WEP. It won't burn out if you leave it on, thats just an excuse to save electricity. Mine has been on for 5 years now.
2006-10-07 12:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by JTTech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mines on 24/7 no problems so far......but I suppose it could overheat
2006-10-07 12:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it might have a slightly shorter life if it's on all the time, but since it's solid-state, that's unlikely. I leave mine on 24/7 - who wants to reboot it all the time?
2006-10-07 12:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be perfectly fine but always take precautions to protect yourself:
1) Use a surge protector
2) Use a RCD circuit breaker
3) Make sure you have a working smoke/heat detector in the same room: THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.
Always be careful.
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J
2006-10-07 12:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can check it after some time of use to see if it's heating up. and you can see if it has a cooler or some other device like that.
2006-10-07 12:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by colorlessblueideas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is connected to a fused plug there should be no problem.
2006-10-07 12:11:30 · answer #10 · answered by hakuna matata 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋