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Vitalie's avatar
Vitalie
Aspirant
Dec 24, 2022

Netgear router AC 1750, model R6700

Hello, have a nice day,

Please help me. I buy from Amazon Netgear router AC 1750, model R6700.

When I opened the box, I found that the AC adapter is for USA with voltage 100-120V. 
But I intend to use this router in Europe, where is another voltage 220-240V. 

I have some questions
1) Can I use this router with another plug adapter of another manufacturer, with voltage 220-240V,  output 12V -2,5A ?


2) Or if I connect a 220 -240V plug adapter to this  router, can this router explode, or short circuit?


Thanks a lot for your answer and help 
Best regards, Vitalie

5 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 24, 2022
    Vitalie wrote:


    I have some questions
    1) Can I use this router with another plug adapter of another manufacturer, with voltage 220-240V,  output 12V -2,5A ?

    Yes. Generic adapters are fine. Netgear doesn't supply them really, so that is always the advice here.

     

    You may already have something suitable lying around.

     

    Any generic adapter will work, as long as it has the right volts, enough amps, the right (+/-) polarity and a tip that fits the router. Some adapters come with a set of different interchangeable tips.

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    2) Or if I connect a 220 -240V plug adapter to this  router, can this router explode, or short circuit?

     

    Not sure that I understand that. If you want to plug your existing 120 Volt adapter into a 240 Volt socket, the only thing that will go bang is the adapter, especially if it isn't plug into the router.

     

    But my experience has been that adapters marked for 100-120V work just fine at 240 V. I have done this safely with several Netgear adapters. No damage done.

     

    My theory is that Netgear supplies dual voltage adapters but there are hassles, and maybe legal issues, with labelling them as dual voltage.

    • Vitalie's avatar
      Vitalie
      Aspirant
      Dec 24, 2022

      My question would be if I could connect to a Netgear router with 110 -120V charger, a 220-240V charger, to use the router in Europe?

       

      Won't the router explode already because I plugged in a 220-240V adapter?
      Thanks for any suggestions

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 24, 2022
        Vitalie wrote:

         

        Won't the router explode already because I plugged in a 220-240V adapter?

        No. The adapter might explode. It sits between the main and the router. And if it is going to blow up, it will do that even if you don't connect it to the router. Just plug it in and turn it on. If it goes bang, then the router is unharmed and you need to find a new adapter.

         

        But my experience s that Netgear's 110V adapters are fine at 240V.

         

        Do you have the part number on your adapter? I have a couple that work on 240V.