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Title: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: RobMc on May 14, 2007, 20:59:49
I'll be away from home for a week soon and I was wondering whether to switch my adsl modem/router off or not. Previously when on 2Mb service I'd think nothing of switching it off. However now I'm on adsl max will shutting it off for a week adversely affect my profile? Any ideas?  ???

Rob.
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: Rik on May 14, 2007, 21:03:12
I would recommend that you shut it down and disconnect it from the phone line Rob. That way, any thunderstorms that might occur will not damage your profile or your equipment.

A long-term disconnection like that is not seen as a problem by the DLM, it will just wait till you wake the line up again, and then resume watching...

I switched off whenever I was away sitting last year with no adverse effect on profile.
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: RobMc on May 14, 2007, 21:16:22
Sounds good to me, thanks, Rik.

Rob.
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: Rik on May 14, 2007, 21:18:23
My pleasure. :)
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: Inactive on May 15, 2007, 00:31:41
I agree, that is the only time that I switch mine off, I also disconnect the phone line, just in case, never any problem on my return.

If your absence is for a holiday Rob, have a great time. ;)
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: RobMc on May 15, 2007, 23:42:25
Cheers Inactive. It's a walking holiday in the Cotswolds. I'll be staying near Evesham so I'm planning a visit to Evesham Technology to see if they have any good pcs on sale, perhaps they'll have a returned one going cheep  ;D

Rob.
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: Inactive on May 15, 2007, 23:52:01
Oh I just love that Rob, had me spilling my tea...  ;D
Title: Re: Switch off modem/router when on holiday
Post by: Rik on May 16, 2007, 07:58:36
Quote from: RobMc on May 15, 2007, 23:42:25
perhaps they'll have a returned one going cheep  ;D

More likely cheep! Definitely karmic, Rob. :)