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Power supply for router...

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CBlakeNS

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I lost the AC adapter to my linksys router when my family moved. The website states that it needs a 9V AC, 1000 mA external adapter. I found an adapter that fits it and it says output 9V and input 100-240v. Will this work?
 
Look at the amperage rating of the adapter you found. If it's listed as lower than 1000mA, your router might not work, and if it's too high, you could end up frying it. If it's fairly close to 1000mA, you'd probably be fine with using it.
 
On the back of it I could not find anything that said mA. It goes to a little iPOD speaker thing that isnt very big.
 
The only amperage relationship you should be concerned about is:

"can my AC to DC transformer supply enough amps?"

What you need to look for is proper voltage and polarity. Polarity will dictate the plug (basically). If the transformer (AC adapter, or whatever you want to call it) can give 12A and you only need 2A, it's okay.

As long as your polarity and voltage are good- and you have enough amps, you're good to go.

In your case, look at the "iPod speaker thingy" and try to find amperage.

Oh, and by the way- just because it fits, doesn't mean the polarity is correct.

Also, you sure 9V is the proper voltage for your router?
 
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