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Do I need to keep my PC on 24/7

No, it isn't necessary.

If your IP address is held by your PC, then the monitor will show blank periods with 100% loss while your PC is off.

If your IP is held by your home router that is constantly powered, then your monitoring will show 24x7 results.


Feedback received on this FAQ entry:
  • This would be a good section to explain how to tell where your IP is 'held'.

    2013-02-27 13:23:23 (Scott Heath )

  • Over about 15 hours I am seeing no results. Is my setup incorrect?

    2011-09-21 11:18:48 (WilhelmK )



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edited by mjf
last modified: 2005-12-01 17:50:17