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kc7jty
03-29-2010, 08:16 PM
I have to unplug it to turn it off. Can I leave it off for a couple weeks and have it work ok when I plug it back in? It's a Linksys wrt160n.
KG4CGC
03-29-2010, 08:20 PM
I have to unplug it to turn it off. Can I leave it off for a couple weeks and have it work ok when I plug it back in? It's a Linksys wrt160n.
In the past, over prolonged power outages of 6 hours or more, it was not a problem. I would guess that the electrons get sent to the right place when you power it back up.
kf0rt
03-29-2010, 08:22 PM
You're fine, Bill. They're designed to run 24/7, and don't take any real power.

Unplug it if you wish -- it should power up right where it left off.
KC2UGV
03-29-2010, 08:36 PM
Routers use memory-effect electrons. They just stack up in the right way when power comes back on again :)

Yep. Just unplug it, and come back whenever. It'll be fine.
kc7jty
03-29-2010, 10:43 PM
tnx boys
KG4CGC
03-29-2010, 10:49 PM
memory-effect electrons
Is that with embedded nano-crystals?
X-Rated
03-29-2010, 10:56 PM
memory-effect electrons
Is that with embedded nano-crystals?
Nah, no crystals? How the heck can anyone make anything work without Kyocera Kinseki crystals?

The world may never know.
KG4CGC
03-29-2010, 11:41 PM
memory-effect electrons
Is that with embedded nano-crystals?
Nah, no crystals? How the heck can anyone make anything work without Kyocera Kinseki crystals?

The world may never know.
Kyocera killed my granny!
Right after I got A Dog 4 My Granny.