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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

BandD
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Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

I shut down my computer every night but I notice the Nighthawk remains 'on'. That of course means it is on all the time, 24/7.

Simply, is that ok or am I shortening the lifespan of my new router?

 

Thanks in advance,

Bob

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BandD
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Thank you, thought such to be the case but always nice to get confirmation

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FURRYe38
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Yes, was designed to be on 24/7.

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plemans
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Agreed, its fine. I've had a router on 24/7 for years

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BandD
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Thank you, thought such to be the case but always nice to get confirmation

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BandD
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Thanks for the quick response

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FURRYe38
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

👍

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BandD
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Great  thank you

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FURRYe38
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

😉

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BandD
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Re: Router is on 24/7 - that ok?

Thank you

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