To prolong the life of the modem, is it better to turn it off at night when not used, or just keep it on continously?
801357
Leave it on. Turning it off will have no impact on product life. Several years ago studies were performed on desktop computers, to see if turning them off affected product life. There was no conclusive evidence that turning off a desktop computer when not in use increased or decreased product life. I've a different model Pace gateway. It has been on continuously for over four years except during the occasional power outage. Zero problems.
1126963
Stays on until you shut it off. I use batteries only so I must remember to do so or risk loosing the batteries and the cost of replacing them. That said, the batteries last a long time. If you have a business, using the cord is financially more sound but I recommend turning off all electronics with the exception of your desktop computer...
2101239
Turn it off as long as you are in the house, then set it for leaving and sleeping
430478
I believe either is OK. I usually leave it plugged in during frequent use. For storage, I unplug then charge prior to use.
1963600
I leave mine on 24/7 for the purpose of being able to access my media while I am traveling. It will sleep after a period of inactivity and you can set it up to go into deep sleep on a schedule.
1143111
no, use the one that if it is off, the opthers should also be off. Like choose the computer as the control because of that is off, the printer, speakers and everything except the modem (always on) and router (always on) should be off. i.e. pick the item that when it goes off, so should the rest.For a TV, put your DVR on in an always on slot, the tv in the controller and the speakers, game player and dvd player in the ones being controlled.
785132
As far as I've experience so far, it never turns off unless you turn it off. I left it on overnight one time.
1778655
Have had ours for 5 months. Leave it on all day and sometimes all night too. No problems so far.
2274705
I'm not sure...I don't leave it on when it's not in use. I only turn it on when I go to back up my files and then I power down after I'm done/eject.
470413
I found it's better to unplug the printer at night, because it will do a cleaning cycle when plugged back in, it saves on ink or plugged heads on the printer that aren't replaceable!
1250850
You can leave it on if you want. There is no real need to turn the power off unless you just want save energy (and I suppose increase the lifespan of the product) but even if you do want to turn it would be fine to wait until the computer is off. As far as mounting it shouldn't be necessary, it is an external drive in its own enclosure. Just set it on top of your computer or somewhere out of the way. If you meant that in a software sense the answer is still no mounting necessary. It should be totally plug-n-play, though with any storage device it is a good idea to "eject" the drive before unplugging it while your computer is on. Hope that helps
250147
No, I leave it on all of the time. even if the equipment if off, I leave it on to do its job (prevent line spikes etc.),
2176208
Not sure since I keep the mac on basically 24/7 but I just keep it on during the week and turn off during the weekend... no problems so far
75076
I don't think so. I keep it set at 3 hours and the only way to stop it from working is to unplug it. (e.g. I only want it on for 2 hours)
2071386
There is no need to turn it off. I've had this for two years and batteries are still working. It goes into a low draw sleep mode. Don't worry about it.
669451
Sure, it's like leaving any light on. Don't think about it much. I've had no problems at 18 hours a day for months at a time. It's a nice little unit.
1095640
i leave mine set to on. all my equipment is run through a panamax power conditioner, which i turn off and on as needed. either way its a fantastic piece for the price tag.