https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Security/Do-I-turn-off-my-router/m-p/3004863#M23505 <P>I am going to be away from home for a couple of weeks and my home it system will not be used in my absence.&nbsp; Therefore, do I turn off my router while I am away from home for this period while I am away or do I leave it switched on?&nbsp; No one will be using it while I am away. I will want to use immediately on my return.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Any help/advice will be appreciated.</P> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:02:20 GMT mzungu 2023-11-30T14:02:20Z https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Security/Do-I-turn-off-my-router/m-p/3004863#M23505 <P>I am going to be away from home for a couple of weeks and my home it system will not be used in my absence.&nbsp; Therefore, do I turn off my router while I am away from home for this period while I am away or do I leave it switched on?&nbsp; No one will be using it while I am away. I will want to use immediately on my return.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Any help/advice will be appreciated.</P> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:02:20 GMT https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Security/Do-I-turn-off-my-router/m-p/3004863#M23505 mzungu 2023-11-30T14:02:20Z https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Security/Do-I-turn-off-my-router/m-p/3004864#M23506 <P>Hi</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>We do advise to leave the router on, or it may cause the automated system to lower the profile and reduce the speeds, so could be a little slower on your return.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Karl.</P> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:04:15 GMT https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Security/Do-I-turn-off-my-router/m-p/3004864#M23506 Karl-TalkTalk 2023-11-30T14:04:15Z