Hi Florian
> I'm planning to switch from my AVM Fritz Box to a WRAP board, running
> m0n0wall.
>
> Usually my home-computer is switched off, when I'm at work (6-18 o clock).
> Therefore I see no point in why the router should be constantly online and
> switch it off too (just pull the plug). When beeing plugged in, the Fritz
> Box is online in about 20-30 seconds.
>
> I'm thinking of doing the same with the WRAP box. Question is, if m0n0wall
> "likes" that kind of behavior of "just pulling the plug" or if I experience
> some kind of damage or file corruption over the time.
You can do that... but a Wrap eat very looow power (eg < 5W) so this is
really not usefull to unplug it when you are out.
But when you are out for a long time (weeks, or month) this can be a
good idea :p
/Xavier |