Should I switch modem off when not in use?

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:53 am

I have a Ethernet modem with Talk Talk, and sometimes when I switch my pc on the modem doesn't connect so I have to switch it off at the back by pressing the button, then back on again. When I have finished using the PC, should I switch the modem off all together until I need to use the net again, or leave it alone?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:51 am

Leave it on always no reason to turn it off unless your having issues with it. If its not connecting when you turn your machine on regularly you might need to replace it that shouldn't happen as its a always on connection. It might also be your cable from your PC to the modem, and worse case it could be your network card.

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:13 am

Hi thanks for that. I switch it on and off when it happens. What's a network card?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:18 am

Network card simply is where you put the Ethernet cable. They can fail and sometimes need replacement usually not the case and a cheap fix. If you use a wireless connection same principal it is a onboard card in your PC.

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:43 am

I'm not very technically minded. so if it went wrong could Talk Talk send me a new one?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:34 am

Your modem would be replaced by the company you bought it from. The network card in your PC would have to be purchased and replace by a someone who knows how to replace/ install a new network card in your PC.