FYI, I tried powering up both router and modem simultaneously and they
booted up ok. I guess the router did wait for the modem to get going
first. Thanks for the feedback from all parties; it's always a good
learning environment.
Richard P.
Tom Piwowar wrote:
Actually, this isn't *strictly*
I have asked why they do not configure those computers to go into
'sleep' mode after a certain time of non-use has elapsed, or why they
do not arrange for the drives to stop running when not needed. or why
they do not hit the off button of the monitors and printers at the
end of the day. The
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From: Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Sent: Monday, October 8, 2007 3:53:35 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Power Off
Actually, this isn't *strictly* true. Unless there's a design flaw,
downstream devices should simply wait and keep trying. My router's often on
with my modem off (when I'm resetting the modem).
You are right. A properly designed device should keep trying so the order
in which they are turned on
Interesting poll at
www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20071003235748182
How Often Do You Turn Off the Power to Your Internet Connection?
2/3 say Never
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Yes, this is interesting. I never have turned off power to the cable
modem and separate router because (according to Cox), they require a
sequential boot process (is this true?). I do turn off the WAP when we
are not using it, but more for security reasons than power consumption.
I think
