First Time Router User Questions

This is my very first time owning and using a router, so I have a few questions I'd like to ask.
1. Can my router be plugged (with the lights flashing) at all times, or does it have to be un-plugged when not in use?  (For fear of it overheating).
2. If I stay connected to a wireless port from my router at all times (on any given computer), does it eat up my bandwidth even if I am not surfing the internet?
Thank you if you reply to these somewhat silly questions. XD
Message Edited by LadyYuina on 03-26-2009 02:37 AM
Message Edited by LadyYuina on 03-26-2009 02:37 AM
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For a first time router owner your questions are perfectly normal. You dont have to turn off anything and the post about security is good advice. If your primary concern is bandwidth then you don' t want all your neighbors eating it up. As far as your LAN or Local Area Network you can leave that on as well with no bandwith issues. (Though with wireless you make run into some connectivity issues) Try not to confuse LAN with WAN. LAN = your network, WAN is you ISP a.k.a your bandwidth. Finally your WEP key (which is what I'm assuming you have to enter every time you disconnect) you can just leave that in and don't click on "disconnect" or you will be entering it everytime

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