Leaving it On?

Robin_ · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

Question... I have a Verizon AC595U hooked to a Cradlepoint CTR350 router that I use in a motorhome. Is there any problem with keeping the router and aircard connected between uses, or should it be turned off when not in use?

I don't imagine that keeping the CTR350 on all the time would hurt it, but I'm really wondering about the aircard being connected all the time with power to it. Does that tax evdo bandwidth at the cell towers, for example? ...or is there any harm to the USB modem by keeping it constantly connected?

Thanks,
Robin

strollin · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Leaving it On?

I thought about this also but I concluded that it isn't any different than keeping your cell phone turned on all the time. You don't turn off your cell phone after each call do you?

Robin_ · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

fordrhs41 · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 100

[quote="Robin_"]

Question... I have a Verizon AC595U hooked to a Cradlepoint CTR350 router that I use in a motorhome. Is there any problem with keeping the router and aircard connected between uses, or should it be turned off when not in use?

I use a Merlin S720 plugged into a WRT54G3G-ST router and it runs 24/7 and this provides internet access to three wireless computers any time if needed

This has been in operation for about 6 months. It is unplugged during lightening storms

3Gstore · EVDO Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3171

vpnavy · EVDO Junkie Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 176

However - wouldn't keeping it connected all the time increase your GB usage? It just seems logical that leaving it running - it would constantly be sending and receiving stuff from Verizon's Network - thus increasing your monthly usage numbers?

3Gstore · EVDO Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3171

vpnavy · EVDO Junkie Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 176

Norm · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 11

I travel fulltime is a motorhome also. I have a Sprint Merlin S720 air card plugged in a Kyocera KR1 router and I never turn it off. I leave it on when driving down the road and I have never had any problems.

In 7 months the router has only hung up two times and I caused it one of those times. I love my set up.

Robin_ · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 13

Everyone,

Thanks for all the responses. I guess the overwhelming feeling is that there is absolutely no reason to unplug the aircard from the "always on" router.

Vpnavy, it looks like you and I can both go for it.

Regards,
Robin