Why is my wireless router all lit up even with the computers off?

[Spidermama]

I have a Netgear router. I say wireless, but it has three wires so I'm probably using the wrong lingo. It was installed by BIL so that the kids could go online on their computer without me having to bother with another ADSL thingy.

There's no on/off switch on said router and I don't like going to bed at night and leaving something lighted up.

What should I do?

switch it off at the wall. but be aware that components wear out more quickly if they experience on/off surges, so there is a case for leaving them on.

Mine has some lights on when computer is off - think it's power light and something else. Just unplug it. Mine has an on/off button on the back, next to the power cable which I only found out the other day!

Quootie!!!

where've you bin?

Broadband is designed to be 'always on' thats why there is no on off swich on the router. Mine is the same - it is annoying but I leave it on - I agree with aitch its not designed to be switched off. Goes against the grain as Im always wingeing about standby!

me too, grumpy i don't leave anything else on standby, just the router.

Thanks.

pmsl

Thanks Aitch - been just living in the "lovely" RL. Come to my senses now though! xXx

I keep trying the RL thing - some days im determined NOT to log on and the computer sits in the corner beckoning to me LOL

Just unplug it, it wont break.

pmsl at the manly advice. it's not true but, y'know, he is a man...

Aitch, I work in IT, so there.

well that explains it. IT people always counsel 'switching it off and on again'.

That's cos it usually rectifies whatever silly thing you've just done...

"Hello, Aitch, what have you done now?"

pooter's not working, happydaddy.

i need you to come up here and fix it.

Ok, see you in a minute. Look out for the bloke who looks lost.

2 sugars for me, please...

computer's still not working... has the geek got lost?

our wireless box thingy (router I think - Belkin £50 thingy) gets really really hot so we switch it off at the wall when not in use mainly overnight????? Are they meant to get relly hot?

Warm yes, not really hot.

Aitch, you didn't tell me what was wrong. It was fine when I saw it. Where's my tea?

i don't know what's wrong, HD. i'm just a woman...

Typical, vague description and lets me go thirsty. I don't know...

A router really ought not to get hot. A decent test for any computer gear is simply to touch it (not on the mains side of your power supply).
If you can't keep your finger there, then something is wrong.
Try turning it on it's side, masking sure the air vents aren't obstructed.