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Is it better to power down when away/not in use for some time?
If planning to be away and not using WiFi for several days or more, is it a good idea to turn off the Nighthawk router?
If planning to be away and not using WiFi for several days or more, is it a good idea to turn off the Nighthawk router?
Personally I don't. I have several things still running that use internet. My HVAC can be controlled remotely, my security system, etc.
It uses 2-4 kwh per week (depending on the model), so the power savings would be small.