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AC Adapter for Netgear Router
Will my AC adapter, which is rated at 10V and 1.2A, work with my Netgear WNDR3800 router, which is rated at 12 V, 2.5A? Is there a general rule of thumb for this, for example: "if both V and A are lo...
nanonpawt wrote:
Will my AC adapter, which is rated at 10V and 1.2A, work with my Netgear WNDR3800 router, which is rated at 12 V, 2.5A?
As everyone else says, bad idea.
I chip in only to suggest that you look around for something else in the house that might have the right specifications.
12 V, 2.5A is a pretty widespread specification for electronic kit. For example, I have seen it on powered USB and other PC peripherals.