Is ok to switch my router off??

MoneyMiser

Hi,

This may be a stupid question but I currently have the Netgear wireless router for Sky Broadband. Now my speeds are great and couldn't be happier. I know the line will be tested in the first 10 days to find the ideal speed but after this 10 day period is it ok to turn the power off to the router when the internet is not in use.

Just a bit worried that my connection or speeds will be effected?

albertross_2

yes it's ok.

seaweasel

Be careful that you don't leave it off for too long as you could get a buildup of heavy electricity

Just kidding, it's cool.

chairman_miaow

I switch mine off whenever I'm not using it....I'm sure I read somewhere that you should switch if off every now and then so it can update the line data....

...or something like that !

BeerBelly

You wont lose any config settings.

In fact you will save more electricity and stop highjackers by turning it off at night :-)

cajef

I switch my Netgear router off at night or when going away, it always re-syncs at the same speed, and I have never had any problems of failures in two years, and I unplug the phone line connection at the filter if any thunder storms are forecast.

alanclose

Like all the other posters I would say Yes - its also great for security - no one can hack you if your connections off