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My dad has seen me unplugging an Ethernet cable while my Pc was turned on, and he thinks this damages the router.

He took my cable and I now have to deal with a Wi-Fi G PCI card.

How do I convince him that it's just like unplugging a USB device?

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My dad has seen me unplugging an Ethernet cable while my Pc was turned on, and he thinks this damages the router.

He took my cable and I now have to deal with a Wi-Fi G PCI card.

How do I convince him that it's just like unplugging a USB device?

 

Edit: Or somewhat official links tend to work better.

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Find a video on Youtube or something

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Um. Wat.

Take this from someone who has been around computers their entire life, it's like disconnecting from wifi. Or unplugging a USB cable. Doesn't hurt a thing. The only thing that you risk damaging is the Ethernet cable/port if you rip it out without being somewhat careful ^_^

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Find a video on Youtube or something

 

I really hope there isn't a video of someone explaining how to unplug an ethernet cable...

 

Edit: Not that I'd be surprised, but still.

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have him sit and watch you plug it in and out

idk

tell him to explain his logic, and when he can't  you win, then explain your logic

 

 

 

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Why on earth would it damage the router?

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I really hope there isn't a video of someone explaining how to unplug an ethernet cable...

tbh thiers a lot of people that don't know how to do it right and ive seen tons of people break the cables, 

 

 

 

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have him sit and watch you plug it in and out

idk

tell him to explain his logic, and when he can't  you win, then explain your logic

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My dad has seen me unplugging an Ethernet cable while my Pc was turned on, and he thinks this damages the router.

He took my cable and I now have to deal with a Wi-Fi G PCI card.

How do I convince him that it's just like unplugging a USB device?

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130710112938AA82APx show him this link or call your ISP and have them say it to him.

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Ask him to give you one reason why it would damage anything. If he doesn't instantly concede and tries to say something debunk his theory.

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Just do it.

 

If he isn't allowing you then run past him and quickly do it before he can stop you.

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have him sit and watch you plug it in and out

idk

tell him to explain his logic, and when he can't  you win, then explain your logic

 

He says there is current (like power A/C) going through the cable and shit... It was more of a "Do what I tell you to do, don't argue. " I'm more or less planning a comeback.

 

 

Thanks man, and thanks the the other guys that give me links and sources. That may come in handy in the next round.

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He says there is current (like power A/C) going through the cable and shit... It was more of a "Do what I tell you to do, don't argue. " I'm more or less planning a comeback.

 

 

Thanks man, and thanks the the other guys that give me links and sources. That may come in handy in the next round.

 

I changed my earlier answer... but I still say show him this thread... we all will vouch on the fact that it doesn't hurt anything.

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Show him this thread yes and show him what I write: HEY DAD OF SAMLC, LISTEN TO YOUR SON YOU OLD FOOL.

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Thanks a lot guys! I'll link this to him.

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'welcome

 

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My dad has seen me unplugging an Ethernet cable while my Pc was turned on, and he thinks this damages the router.

He took my cable and I now have to deal with a Wi-Fi G PCI card.

How do I convince him that it's just like unplugging a USB device?

 

 

After reading and comprehending his misunderstanding of basic networking, the solution is clear.  Sam, you have to get a new father.  I know you are probably attached, but honestly this is for the best.  

I am impelled not to squeak like a grateful and frightened mouse, but to roar...

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