Hi André Le 2012-05-04 23:42, andre999 a écrit :
Static charges can make a router (or some card in a computer) malfunction, even for an extended period of time -- to subsequently start working perfectly again. It used to be VERY common with computers some 20 years ago. (My clients were mostly in industrial areas which often had power spikes. More recent computers are a lot more resistant to problems.) I had similar problems with my router a few years back (for several months), and more recently for 2 months my video card displayed all but the simplist colours in green. (Very frustrating for displaying photos.) But both work perfectly since. So probably not useful to replace your router. (Although a backup router might be reassuring.) Regards
It certainly would be nice if the router would fix itself, I bought the router recently (Belkin N router) as we wanted to use our laptops and wifi cellphones on the patio. Although that didn't work quite like I wanted. The reach is still not too great.
The overriding factor as to whether to buy a backup router is mostly whether it affects my gamer-kids. Missing a minute of WOW, NHL Hockey or Facebook would be the end of the world ... or something more severe! ;-)
I looks like the consensus with my family is to buy a backup router just in case the Belkin dies on us.
Cheers, Marc
