Shutting off Power to Actiontec MI424wr each night.

Does the Actiontec MI424wr lose settings if shut off at night. By settings, I'm referring to the DHCP connections, the static connections, internet IP address, Dynamic DNS and DNS server, etc.
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Does the router have a chip that retains settings when powered off? I don't care about the DHCP lease since I have a Dynamic DNS service for my ip cameras. Why would changing leases too often cause problems?
The router really doesn't put out that much power. 10-20 watts max.
The chip will retain the settings just not the dhcp lease. Usually after 2 hours of being off it will release the lease.
It doesn't always happen though so you may have the same one when you turn it back on the next day.
Your guide on the tv will work when turned back on, but you may need to reboot your dvr/stb at times.
The dvr should at least store enough guide info to be able to record events while the router is off. You may or may not run into problems with shows being set to record overnight while the router is off.
If you dont have a dvr then there's no issues there.
Don't worry about the dhcp lease. If you for some reason run into an issue with it you can always call Verizon. The main issue you may run into is where the lease is released and you won't be able to pull a new one in. That's when you would have to call them. I've known people who lost power overnight and ran into this issue. The router wouldn't pull a new one in. You shouldn't have this problem though.
Turn if off at night if you want and if you run into problems then just leave it on at that point forward.
This is what Actiontec says about turning off the router at night. Comes from their website.
Should I turn the Actiontec Router or Modem Off each night, or should I leave it On, perpetually?
"Actiontec Routers and Modems are designed to be left on continuously. The nature of the Internet makes an 'always on' connection very desirable, and in some cases a requirement. Turning the Actiontec Off when it is not being used, could arguably add to security. But any gains to Security by not being connected to the Internet 24/7, must be balanced against the loss of much convenience.
Whether it is a computer or a router, many users feel that turning electronic devices Off and On each day will wear them out prematurely, and others are convinced it will not.
Actiontec recommends leaving our routers and Modems on continuously, but they can be turned Off and On each day if you prefer."

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