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power supply question
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:03 pm
by 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.
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:59 pm
by 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
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:12 am
by 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.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:15 am
by 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
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:17 am
by 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
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:20 am
by 10sun
Linksys WRT54G v 5
Wireless-G Broadband Router
With 4-Port Switch
Probably the same one as your own.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:22 am
by Tikker
v5, ouch
the weaksauce sister of the line