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OK to leave gateway powered ON all the time?
We have the Sagemcom Fast 5688W gateway. This is our second one - the first one was junk. This one is working good...so far. I have a simple question about extending the life of the unit as much a...
Internet routers/ gateways, these days are built for 24/7 operation. Electronic components in these typically have certain # ON/OFF cycles as part of their MTBF rating. You can do far less harm by leaving them turned ON (vs turning them OFF daily/ when not in use). Suggest you leave unit near a window (for good reception) where there is air circulation/ good venting and you should be ok
Internet routers/ gateways, these days are built for 24/7 operation. Electronic components in these typically have certain # ON/OFF cycles as part of their MTBF rating. You can do far less harm by leaving them turned ON (vs turning them OFF daily/ when not in use). Suggest you leave unit near a window (for good reception) where there is air circulation/ good venting and you should be ok
