F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Using a 9V adapter with a 12V router isn't recommended. It won't provide enough power and could damage the equipment.

Using a 9V adapter with a 12V router isn't recommended. It won't provide enough power and could damage the equipment.

Using a 9V adapter with a 12V router isn't recommended. It won't provide enough power and could damage the equipment.

I
iiTurtle_
Member
61
02-19-2017, 08:27 PM
#1
I’m trying to set up my wrt160n v3 as an access point but haven’t located the power cable. I’m using a 9V adapter from my TP-Link 8 port switch. Is there any risk of damaging the router or the adapter? Thanks.
I
iiTurtle_
02-19-2017, 08:27 PM #1

I’m trying to set up my wrt160n v3 as an access point but haven’t located the power cable. I’m using a 9V adapter from my TP-Link 8 port switch. Is there any risk of damaging the router or the adapter? Thanks.

K
ko16654
Member
121
02-24-2017, 04:48 AM
#2
It varies based on configuration, but likely you should use a different 12V adapter.
K
ko16654
02-24-2017, 04:48 AM #2

It varies based on configuration, but likely you should use a different 12V adapter.

S
SillyDragon
Senior Member
586
02-24-2017, 08:06 AM
#3
It's a 12V unit using a 9V adapter. It could damage the adapter if it draws too much, or it might not function properly.
S
SillyDragon
02-24-2017, 08:06 AM #3

It's a 12V unit using a 9V adapter. It could damage the adapter if it draws too much, or it might not function properly.

S
Sanya2
Junior Member
6
02-24-2017, 06:22 PM
#4
The device operates at 9 volts with a current draw of 0.85 amps, while the router functions at 12 volts and consumes 0.5 amps.
S
Sanya2
02-24-2017, 06:22 PM #4

The device operates at 9 volts with a current draw of 0.85 amps, while the router functions at 12 volts and consumes 0.5 amps.

M
minefoudre
Junior Member
14
02-24-2017, 07:07 PM
#5
Ensure you use the correct converter. Differences in voltage indicate a mismatch.
M
minefoudre
02-24-2017, 07:07 PM #5

Ensure you use the correct converter. Differences in voltage indicate a mismatch.

T
the5harkman
Senior Member
542
02-24-2017, 07:54 PM
#6
It stays stable as long as the device gets enough current; too much will force a restart or power cut. It won’t harm the unit, but rebooting or shutting down signals the issue. Aim for a voltage rating that matches or is lower than the current—higher current isn’t critical.
T
the5harkman
02-24-2017, 07:54 PM #6

It stays stable as long as the device gets enough current; too much will force a restart or power cut. It won’t harm the unit, but rebooting or shutting down signals the issue. Aim for a voltage rating that matches or is lower than the current—higher current isn’t critical.