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Lost cables for router.

Last post 10-21-2009, 12:53 PM by Sidicas. 6 replies.
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  •  10-20-2009, 9:26 PM 578489

    Lost cables for router.

    I have a Netgear  wireless router and need it to set up a new wireless network in my house. However, it has been a couple years since I used it and it seems that the power cable has gotten lost in the shuffle between my last few places. I originally bought this router for about $25 and now it costs $50. Don't want to buy a new one when this one works fine. Anyone know where I can find cables for this model? Netgear WGR614.

    Any help is much appreciated. 


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  •  10-20-2009, 10:01 PM 578490 in reply to 578489

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Wow, that really sucks.  I've been there before, too, and have found that the best way of dealing with this problem is to buy a universal AC to DC adapter.  From what I can tell, that router utilizes a 120v 0.19A AC to 12v 1A DC conversion (which, luckily, is EXTREMELY common).  The page I am using for reference is here:

    http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/WirelessGRouters/WGR614.aspx?detail=Specifications

     

    So, I would strongly suggest you pick up a decent AC to DC converter.  They will often have a sliding switch that will allow you to select the correct voltage (12v, in this case) and a myriad of tip sizes so that you can find one that fits your router.  I don't think the 'egg sells these, but I did find a few:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8513619&type=product&id=1186006195845

    as well as a few on Amazon.

     

    Best of luck! 


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  •  10-21-2009, 7:10 AM 578530 in reply to 578490

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Wow, sweet! thanks for the help.

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  •  10-21-2009, 7:23 AM 578532 in reply to 578530

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Ya, Radio Shack sometimes carries the universal adapters as well.

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  •  10-21-2009, 11:33 AM 578600 in reply to 578490

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Newegg does sell universal AC-DC converters, for instance:

     

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834998478

     

    I've had good luck with this one. The downside is you can't manually set the voltage. It has about a dozen preset voltage settings. If the voltage you need isn't listed, you have to try a voltage that's slightly lower or higher than specified and hope that (a) it works and (b) it doesn't fry your device.

  •  10-21-2009, 12:38 PM 578622 in reply to 578600

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Unfortunately, it seems that the lowest voltage on that adapter is 15v, which could potentially fry his router :(

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  •  10-21-2009, 12:53 PM 578628 in reply to 578622

    Re: Lost cables for router.

    Guardian:
    Unfortunately, it seems that the lowest voltage on that adapter is 15v, which could potentially fry his router :(

    Hate it when that happens..

     In high school, I had a DC->DC car adapter and a tiny set of DC speakers.. Instead of replacing my radio to be able to plug in my MP3 player for my car, I took the DC speakers, plugged them into the DC->DC car adapter and hooked them up to a Rio MP3 player...    Unfortunately the little sticker was worn off a bit and I didn't notice the speakers were "1.2v" instead of "12V" and when I plugged it in, it cooked both the speakers and the MP3 player before blowing my cigarette lighter fuse..  

    Have to be careful with those adapters and those darn decimal points on the stickers can, and do, wear off.


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