more about wireless routers, is it a good idea to turn it off from time to time? or are they made to stay on 24/7.....
2006-12-22 07:48:22 · 6 answers · asked by hamesha133 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yup i'd leave it on, cause then certain settings get messed up between the modem and the router. and i just think its more simple to just leave it on. It wont hurt it either mine has been on since 2002, well not exact due to power outages and such. And for security use the encryption option and protect your network.
2006-12-22 08:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by coreboy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your home, and using it, then its ok to leave it on. Turn off your wireless network when you know you won't use it. Hackers cannot access a wireless router when it is shut down. If you turn the router off when you're not using it, you limit the amount of time that it is susceptible to a hack. As long as your home, its ok to leave it on. Leaving it on for long periods of time is perfectly fine for it. If you go out of town, turn it off.
2006-12-22 07:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your no longer utilising the instantaneous then i'd propose turning it off. the two.4 GHz band is getting noisy sufficient so which you would be doing the worldwide a small prefer. additionally, it is far less capability being drawn and wasted. in case you're leaving it on, as different advise, verify that's encrypted. To my awareness there has no longer been any conclusive study teach unwell effects to 2.4 GHz radio waves.
2016-12-15 06:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to leave it on, as someone already said, the settings may get mixed up turning it on and off. As long as you have the security set appropriately there should be no worries. :)
2006-12-22 09:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by alk99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are made to stay on 24/7. It might get hot, but that's normal
2006-12-22 07:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it on non stop.
If you are worried about others connecting to it then get a wep key on it
2006-12-22 07:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋