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briansid
Jan 14, 2017Aspirant
Netgear 6400 replacement power adapter
Hey guys! I need a new power adapter for my Netgear R6400. The original one was 12v 2.5a, but i found only 12v 2a in my local store. This link says that maximum power consumption is 23.23w, so i as...
- Jan 17, 2017
Hey guys!
Now i can confirm that 12v 2a work like a charm, with Netgear R6400. Thanks for all replies!
clithes
Jan 14, 2017Prodigy
I personally would not use another power supply that cannot match the current (amps) that the original power supply produced. However from the power consumption figures it looks like it would power it. Wouldn't want you to waste your money if it doesn't work though
michaelkenward
Jan 14, 2017Guru - Experienced User
clithes wrote:I personally would not use another power supply that cannot match the current (amps) that the original power supply produced.
Agreed, but 2 amps might manage it. I have lost track of which Netgear transformer goes with which device, but they seem to work interchangeably regardless of their amperage.
Also I suspect that Netgear overspecifies the power needed. And there is a good chance that the 2 amps thing will work.
I can't see that Netgear will have a vast array if different transformers for the various devices it makes. Much easier to churn out 000s of transformers that have enough oomph (that's a technical term) for the most demanding router/modem.
If this is a universal transformer, just ensure that it has a tip that lets you deliver the right polarity to the router.