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FITZSIMMONDS

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Posted February 12, 2013 at 5:46PM

In 2007 Zen provided me with a router called SpeedTouch 585. I have now changed to TalkTalk and they have provided a router called HG 523a. [The first cost about £60, the second was free.] Should I bother to change to the new router - is it likely to make things any faster or have any other advantage? Also, I was advised to turn off the SpeedTouch overnight, but TalkTalk say I should leave the HG permanently on. [The Speedtouch does get quite warm by the end of the day.] Many thanks for any advice.

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wiz-king

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Posted February 12, 2013 at 5:52PM

Your choice but the new router way give you higher speed and I prefer to leave always on as it tends to stabilise your line settings. It could take up to 10 minutes after you switch the router on for it to settle.

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bremner

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Posted February 12, 2013 at 6:24PM

Six year old technology v up to date technology - no brainer really even without the heating issue.

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