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    Switching off routers

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by chiew, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. chiew

    chiew Notebook Consultant

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    is it better to switch off routers when not in use? because my other netgear router, i hardly switched it off and after 6 months, the connection always drops. i bought a new netgear router and i dont want make the same mistake.

    btw, do yous know if warranty with netgear is covered because my connection keeps dropping.
     
    chiew, Sep 21, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    i wouldnt switch the router off when not in use. just make it secure so no one else can use it. also, for the connection dropping, try changing its frequency channel to something else.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 21, 2007
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  3. chiew

    chiew Notebook Consultant

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    yeah i have tried changing it. i even tried using it at my other house, same problem, especially when i am downloading big files with high bandwidth. the new netgear router im using now is great.
     
    chiew, Sep 21, 2007
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    No, turning off your router is unnessecary, maybe the specific router you have is not a really good one. Look into getting a new one(i recromend trendnet) but netgear and d-link are good
     
    ahl395, Sep 23, 2007
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  5. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Make sure you have the latest firmware. It correctes a lot of problems. Also look at your lease times. I have a isp that renews every 2 hrs. My old provided did it every 2 days. Netgear renews the lease time every 1/2 cycle. So a 2hr lease time will renew in 1 hr. If it continues to drop have it replaced 3yr warranty on most. My FVS338 had a problem with a 4 day (2 day) it would only work one cycle. Upgrade to the latest firmware (v2) correct the problem.

    I never turn off any of my hardware, runs 24/7 on ups units.
     
    blue68f100, Sep 23, 2007
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  6. aphexacid

    aphexacid Notebook Consultant

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    generally, ALL netgear routers are pieces of crap. i speak from experience.

    get a Linksys WRT54GL, it runs on linux. its bug free, can be loaded with awesome custom firmware that can be tweaked infinitely. doesnt come close to getting even WARM, unlike all of the heat problems almost all netgears have.

    i've had mine for well over a year now, its never dropped or disconnected, or had any hiccups. the only time its ever been shut off is when i painted the room its in.

    check this out for reviews... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
     
    aphexacid, Sep 23, 2007
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  7. jpep13

    jpep13 Notebook Consultant

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    wrt54gl is a great router. I might switch it off when i go on vacation for 2 weeks. what do you think i should do?
     
    jpep13, Sep 24, 2007
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