9v adapter on a 12v router?

[Sir Asvald]

I've looking to use my wrt160n v3 router as access point. Only problem I can't find the power cable for it. So I'm using a 9v adapter from my TP-Link 8 port switch. I was wondering if there would be any damage to router or the adapter? Thank you.

 

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Depends on how its setup, but probably not, get anouther 12v adapter for it. 

[emosun]

yeah , it's a 12v device on a 9v adapter. it'll either pull from the adapter and burn it out , or it'll work like crap

[Sir Asvald]

23 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Depends on how its setup, but probably not, get anouther 12v adapter for it. 

 

23 minutes ago, emosun said:

yeah , it's a 12v device on a 9v adapter. it'll either pull from the adapter and burn it out , or it'll work like crap

 

10 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

Depends. If it needs 12V you are screwed. If they just used 12v because it was cheaper and the power delivery just need anything above a certain voltage it will work.

The switch uses 9v - 0.85A  the router uses 12v - 0.5A

[Electronics Wizardy]

7 hours ago, Abdul201588 said:

 

 

The switch uses 9v - 0.85A  the router uses 12v - 0.5A

then don't use it, the voltages aren't the same. Get the right adapter.

[Mikensan]

you are fine until the device demands more current, which will either cause it to reboot or turn off. Won't damage it, but if it reboots or shuts off you'll know why.

 

You always want an equal or lower voltage rating, current rating doesn't matter if it's bigger.