 Wireless Router With Electical Input Issue, Took router to Thailand where the voltage is differnt |
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 Jun 30 2008, 09:25 AM
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Input:120 VAC 60Hz 150W Output: 7.5 VDC 1000mA I believe that the electical outlets here run at 220 Volts. I mistakenly plugged in this router and it`s power light flashed for a moment before going off. Did I fry it? Is there any adapter that I could use to get this to work? Any ideas would help Thanks |
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Jun 30 2008, 09:43 AM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 8,853 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
You have burnt the power plug unit out. So you'll need to buy another. The router itself might still be OK.
One needs a step down transformer to reduce the local voltage from 220/240 V to the 120 V in order to use a similar router. (Transformers are probably available locally.) Please be very careful of any other equipment you might use there that are of dissimilar voltages. It could get very expensive. -------------------- |
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Jun 30 2008, 11:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 26-April 08 Member No.: 205,438 |
Cool, thanks a lot for the quick reply!
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Jun 30 2008, 11:20 AM
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Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 8,853 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
You're Welcome.
Please feel free to ask similar questions here. One will surely help you sort it all out. -------------------- |
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Jun 30 2008, 02:46 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 7,175 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
One thing to look for when buying a power transformer. If it is labeled as a "Switching" power transformer/supply it will automatically adjust between 110V and 220V
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