2007-03-17 03:33:25 · 17 answers · asked by D F 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
no it shouldnt
2007-03-17 03:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for a national cable company for over 17yrs before retiring and the modems we had hooked up in the office were always left on as well as my own modem at the house. We never had a problem due to the modem being left on. HOWEVER the advice about a good firewall being installed and operating can not be stressed too much. If your computer and other equipment is on and running they could be compromised by hackers and viruses. Many of the modems have a setting to disconnect the output while still being connected and up. This will give you an added security measure and the modem is still able to receive any global updates your service provider sends out.
2007-03-17 11:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by merlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The modem can be left on all the time, but I would suggest turning off your computer if gone for an extended period of time. Cable Modems (If that what you were refering to) are intended by the cable provider to be kept on all the time. They use online information for statistics on outages in certain areas. If your modem has a standby button you could press that as well.
2007-03-17 12:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by atuor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do. I run a cancer research programme on my pc and it needs to communicate with HQ regularly through the day.
When I am on hols, I prefer to use a USB powered - not mains powered - modem. I generally unplug all electrical items, except for my pc and burglar alarm, whilst I'm away.
My pc is protected by a firewall, so it's as strongly protected whilst I'm away, as when at home. Also got antispyware, etc.
Good luck! Rob
2007-03-17 10:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by Rob E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaving a modem on constantly shouldn't hurt anything, however check the owners manual for issues concerning maximum operating temperatures.
Side note: if you are using broadband, it's highly advisable to be using a firewall (hardware or software) to protect your computer(s) from intruders
2007-03-17 11:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by shakenama2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can turn off the modem and I would suggest that when you go on holiday you do turn it off
2007-03-17 10:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say no. I know that one ISP's T&Cs are that you leave the modem on at all times, but if you ask them nicely they'll let you turn it off. What about power cuts etc?
2007-03-17 10:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be using all that much electricity. Don't forget to purchase a hardware firewall/router with network address translation (NAT) so that the script-kiddies can have fun attacking it instead of your computers.
2007-03-17 10:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I switch mine off as soon as I've finished on the computer....and I unplug it from the phone socket if there's a forecast for a thunder storm overnight....hasn't done it any harm so far.
2007-03-17 11:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have left it on over night when charging my mp3 player ,but longer than that id say it could over heat an you might come back to nothing ,i was worried an it was just been over night .
2007-03-17 10:46:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first wacth the heat...
If your modem is wireless turn it off and leave,
if not, you can left it on but when you r not infront of your PC i suggest you to turn off your PC. for security reasons...
2007-03-17 10:43:03 · answer #11 · answered by ferhat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋