power supply question

[Kramer]

so we lost the power supply to our linksys wireless router in a recent move and i had to buy one, there were a few ends to choose from,

my question is: it's going to be a typical 9 volt right? cause there is a 12 volt and it could fit too.

i am trying the 9 volt and it seems to be working, i just don't wnat to fry the router.

[Tikker]

well
doesn't the router itself tell you what it needs for voltage and amperage?

you can't just use any old wall wart and expect it to live long term

[Kramer]

i couldn't find any techinical info on amperage. i talked to a guy at microcenter and he said it more than likely a 9 volt. only thing the router told me was that it was positively wired (you know with the (+)------(-) signs.

[10sun]

I'll take a picture of my wireless router's plug.

It says:
MODEL NO:AM-12500
INPUT: 120VAC 60HZ 12W
Output: 12VDC 500mA

[Kramer]

is it a linksys? i have the bottom of the line $50 straight wireless G one

if so i will increase it to 12v.

thanks for the help

[10sun]

Linksys WRT54G v 5
Wireless-G Broadband Router
With 4-Port Switch

Probably the same one as your own.

[Tikker]

v5, ouch

the weaksauce sister of the line