Comments on: Do you run your home network 24/7?

By: jepoy

jepoy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:51:27 +0000

i've been running my cable modem 24/7 since late 1999 jepoys last blog post..ümobile Invite Codes Giveaway!

By: ferdie

ferdie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:40:27 +0000

Just sharing my related experience.

I have a computer shop for the past 4 years and I use this router wrt54G up 365 days less the only time it gets to rest when there are brownouts (though no brownouts longer than 24hrs.

I only operate like 16hrs a day, and really its eating up electricity downloading torrents for the next 8hrs =)

By: Jaypee

Jaypee — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:17:22 +0000

Thanks for the tip Schumey! However, as I mentioned earlier I couldn't turn off the cable modem coz our phone line is connected to it. Anyways, I'll just do it to the wireless router and maybe turn it off when I go to bed at night.

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By: jhay

jhay — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:47:04 +0000

Well I turn off the modem and router when I go to sleep or when no one is really using the computer. So by my reckoning, the home network is up at an average of 12 hours daily.

By: FYI

FYI — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:49:50 +0000

I agree with Schumey, to a point. I've had networks running in my home for several years. An occasional reboot of the modem and router are required every so often, but aren't absolutely necessary. They are designed to run 24/7. Keep them well ventilated and dusted and they should perform fine for years. More than likely you will replace it because the technology has gotten better rather than having it crash. I've never heard of them bursting into flames, but who knows??? FYIs last blog post..Urinary Frequence During Pregnancy