If I leave it on all the time, will it cause a fire?
2006-12-14 01:19:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It won't cause a fire, but if you don't have the proper security software -- it may lead to DoS attacks and other viruses that could come through your connection.
2006-12-14 01:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can leave your DSL modem for as long you like. I have left my modem On for more than 3 months at a stretch. However.....
All modem manufacturers recommend that the device be shutdown completely for atleast an hour, once, every week. This is for a number of reasons and this isn't the page to run that length.
I too recommend shutting down modems once every week unless they know what they are doing.
Cable modems are ok for the long run. DSL are a different story.
2006-12-14 09:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by vangel_sg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not cause a fire. At least as long as it is not damaged. I have had a cable modem and router on since '97 with no problems. From a security stand point I would use a router and software firewall, if you plan on keeping your computer on also.
2006-12-14 09:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had my modem on for 3 years and no problems yet.
2006-12-14 09:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Fremen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No issues in leaving it on all the time. Just make sure taht u have good security system running on it. Else understand taht you will be susceptible to attacks all the time.
2006-12-14 09:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bigbull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup it is ok... but for proper precaution have proper ventilation if your worried that the equipment will cause fire but this is a minor incident because mostly it won't cause fire with just a small equipment ^^,
2006-12-14 09:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by (,") Verns (",) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not but you should turn off you're computer and modem for security and virus protection
2006-12-14 09:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by s_2_d_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no probs at all but be sure that ur account in dsl is unlimited pack
2006-12-14 09:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by paradise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋