12 V Adapter replacement

[akn74]

Hi,

My Linksys Router power adapter ceased to work yesterday.
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Input: 100-240V - 1A 50-60Hz *
Output: 12V 2A *
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Thinking of buying a replacement. However I have another free adapter but with slightly different specifications. Please see below and let me know if I can use it. I have heard using one with lower amp may heat up faster and is thereby risky. My router is generally kept on for almost 14 hours a day, sometimes throughout.
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Input: 100-240V - 0.4A 50-60Hz *
Output: 12V 1.00A *
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Thanks in advance.

 

[Soundmanred]

Higher Amps is OK, lower is not.

 

[akn74]

Higher Amps is OK, lower is not.

Thanks for the quick response. Guess I need to start my hunt for the new power adapter.

 

[razel]

If you need one right away and have a desktop computer, the yellow power line off the 4 power output plug is 12v. You can also use one car battery or twelve 1.5v AAA, AA, C, or D alkaline batteries. 🙂

 

[John Connor]

12*1.5 ≠ 12 volts.

OP, look on eBay.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Try "The Source" (used to be Radio Shack) they usually have them.

If you use a battery or other 12v source temporarily just be sure to match the polarity of the old adapter. There's usually a symbol on it that shows what the tip/ring is. Typically the ring is negative and tip is positive I think.

 

[John Connor]

It's still called Radio Shack here in the states. LOL

 

[akn74]

Higher Amps is OK, lower is not.

Hope this would be fine?

Input: 100-240V - 0.45A 50-60Hz *
Output: 12V 2A *