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How many Linksys, D-Link, etc. routers use 12VDC? Probably ALL. Why not use your High amp. computer pwr. supply, to pwr. the routers? NO 110/220 wall-warts necessary!!! When the computers On, the Router is automatically On. Why not build a slot cover with 12VDC connectors?
Want to make MORE money? Offer Optional 2 meter/6 ft. 12VDC cables with various 12VDC connectors on the ext. equip. end.
Million $ idea for FREE. I'll buy 3 of'em NOW!!!!!
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Power Your Router From Your Computer Power Supply
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 07:47 AM
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 07:49 AM
What if you turn off your desktop, and want to get online from another machine?
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 08:49 AM
I had thought of that but like pointed out, I have other things in the house that need the router when my desktop is OFF. My cure was to utilize a huge DC power supply I've had for years. Set for 12 volts, it will supply up to 60 amps with no ripple. It has taken over for the peripherals that are connected to the server, such as scanner, printer, router and modem. It makes no noise and can handle much more. It is on a grounded UPS with the negative 12 volts lead tied to ground. I have seen a number of UPS units that have an internal 12 volt supply and is tied to the units batteries, allowing for external charging when power is out. The power supply is a hold over from twenty years ago when I used it to charge the batteries for off-road RC cars. It was ideal as I could charge up to ten battery packs at once and the current limit function keep them from over charging and gave immediate indications when cells started to fail.
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 09:35 AM
LiveBrianD, on 01 September 2012 - 07:49 AM, said:
What if you turn off your desktop, and want to get online from another machine?
That computer is OL 24/7, unless there's a pwr. blackout, so that's not a prob.
When there Is a (frequent black-out), I have a UPS to keep me OL until I can shut down.
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 09:48 AM
mjd420nova, on 01 September 2012 - 08:49 AM, said:
My cure was to utilize a huge DC power supply I've had for years. Set for 12 volts, it will supply up to 60 amps with no ripple.
Years ago I had a Huge 220-110 xmfr that was previously used to power 10x full tele-type racks. I gave it away (to a young airman) in Germany, when I retired. Never thought I'd need it again.
I wish I had it now.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 12:40 PM
MLStrand56, on 01 September 2012 - 09:35 AM, said:
LiveBrianD, on 01 September 2012 - 07:49 AM, said:
What if you turn off your desktop, and want to get online from another machine?
That computer is OL 24/7, unless there's a pwr. blackout, so that's not a prob.
When there Is a (frequent black-out), I have a UPS to keep me OL until I can shut down.
MLStrand56
Ah, but many (if not most) people don't keep their computer on 24/7.
And not all routers use DC power...mine does not.
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