leaving broadband on?

[speed101]

is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??

[david02]

I 'll leave my connection and computer turned on allmost 24 ours a day , 7 days a week. I have had no problems .

[maverick_andy]

me too 22*7 hours

[DefX]

yeah it should be ok. Why wouldn't it? Just make sure your firewalls are up and running. I have never turned off my cable modem since i bought it.

[gamer4eva]

I leave mine on for long aswell.....not 24/7 but long though!!!

[lysine]

I've had my computer and connection on for three years straight. the only time it turns off is to reboot or a power outage.

there is no problem with letting your computer or connection stay on continuously.

[sh0gun]

is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??
Doing so would not "damage" your connection, but you may want to check with your ISP to see if they have any policies regarding bandwidth restrictions. If your ISP enforces such a policy, they may not be too happy with your constant use and may contact you telling you to tone down your usage. If you haven't received any complaints and/or are staying under the limits of your ISP (if they exist), you have nothing to worry about... except maybe your electric bill. :P

[TraderBuddy]

me too 24/7

[xoas]

I leave my broadband & computer on 24/7 without any problems.

[sam0010]

24/7 365 days a year.

[yeahdude]

No problem 24/7 :D

[hamam543210]

me too 24/7

[Skillz808]

is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??

lol uptime about 26 days now. so i would say so but sometimes if you want to play some intense games restart helps.

[dkra2004]

It pays to re-synch your router every 3 days or so to maintain synch speed

[Wozz]

Same here, 24/7 for me. No probs whatsoever.

[NYGiants]

It pays to re-synch your router every 3 days or so to maintain synch speed

yes i agree

[BillStruth]

with the exception of power cuts,my cable broadband modem has been on for 4 years with no problems whatsoever.

[Fortech]

yep, all the time 24/7

[kiosk]

is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??

not sure if I'm reading this right but if you didn't leave your broadband connection running overnight then you wouldn't be able to download overnight.

[EisDann]

I think the question was meant whether it hurts you to download overnight

[General2k]

24/7 Here as well. The only time it has time to rest is when its restarting or I'm fixing or installing hardware. Also when the power goes out, because I don't have have a UPS

[smiley001]

yes, it shouldn't be a problem

[invasion6]

Always....

[Smith111]

never OFF

[Hairbautt]

24/7 here, too. Although, lately my connection has been making random drops. Hopefully I just fixed it tho'.

[Notor|ous]

24/7 here bro

[etai3000]

its totaly fine belive me im leaving my connection on for daysss ..for the downloads..

theres nothing rong with it its ment to do that

[merlinz]

the only time I have to turn my CPU off is when Windows Crashes! LOL

[mecca30uk]

24/7 here

[Old-Horse]

I leave my broadband & computer on 24/7 without any problems ... :D

[spiked1]

sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?

[DefX]

sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?

I dont think its a big chunk in your overall electricity bill.

[Xaeron]

I've had my computer on for 24/7/365 for, hmm... 8 years now? :)

[frankr66]

is it ok whilst downloading overnight to leave your broadband connection running overnight, i just wondored if it would damage it or just checking it would be ok??

the most damage to a computer comes from when it boots up, leaving it on and your torrents open is the best way to share with limited bandwidth

[xoas]

sorry but don't guys worry about your electricity bills ?

Bills are included in my rent :D