I rent a cottage on land, we all share internet via same router. (wireless) But often, router blinks off, been long-term problem. Sometimes stays off a couple days. So, I'm wondering whether to check that box "connect even if the network is not broadcasting". Router is always broadcasting IF it's actually working. (It's never set to hide itself.) I'm just wondering which option would be better in my situation:
I could see a disadvantage either way, but am not sure that's how it really works:
- Possible disadvantage if unchecked?: if router blinks off, then back on five minutes later, my PC may not keep trying to connect to it, and won't know when it's back on, so will stay disconnected? OR
- Possible disadvantage if checked?: if router is dead for the whole weekend, and nobody knows, my PC may keep trying to connect, wasting its precious internet speed which could be used connecting to my neighbour's router instead? (my neighbour's always works, but he's further away so not my first choice.)
Basically, I want to avoid squandering internet speed, which I can't afford, as it's always slow out here where I live!
Can anyone please advise me as to the wisest choice and explain?