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    why don't routers have an on off switch?

    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.

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    Quote Originally Posted by kc7jty
    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.

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    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.

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    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.
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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    tnx boys

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    memory-effect electrons
    Is that with embedded nano-crystals?

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    Quote Originally Posted by KG4CGC
    memory-effect electrons
    Is that with embedded nano-crystals?
    Nah, no crystals? How the heck can anyone make anything work without Kyocera Kinseki crystals?

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    Re: why don't routers have an on off switch?

    Quote Originally Posted by X-Rated
    Quote Originally Posted by KG4CGC
    memory-effect electrons
    Is that with embedded nano-crystals?
    Nah, no crystals? How the heck can anyone make anything work without Kyocera Kinseki crystals?

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