Another BB question

[munsterman25]

Can I leave my router plugged in the whole time and never turn it off?

Does that mean im online the whole time? For the first two days of this month it says ive been onlin for over 25 hours when in fact I was on for about 4. Assume this is cos its 'always on'. If I turn off the router would I then cease to be online?

Obviusoly being online doesnt mean its downloading and affecting my downlaod limit?

 

[bazermc]

Note to sure. I always turn mine off when finished, just in case.

 

[munsterman25]

anyone?

 

[ajapale]

Please dont bump.

 

[serotoninsid]

Can I leave my router plugged in the whole time and never turn it off?

Of course you can.

Obviusoly being online doesnt mean its downloading and affecting my downlaod limit?

correct.

 

[ajapale]

Who is your provider and what package are you on?

 

[munsterman25]

Eircom home plus

 

[ClubMan]

Obviusoly being online doesnt mean its downloading and affecting my downlaod limit?

Depends. If there are any PCs left switched on then they could be running software that continues to access the net thus impacting your upload/download quota. Unless you really need to leave the stuff on I would recommend that you switch it off while unused if only for security (e.g. limiting the time available to crackers or malware to probe/attack your system).

 

[munsterman25]

Thnaks club man

 

[ClubMan]

Like bazermc I tend to unplug my DSL modem/router when not in use for security, electrical safety and energy efficiency reasons. Better safe than sorry even if the risks and cost savings may be minor. Switching off and unplugging is just something that I learned from my parents!