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Question Non-stop being powered on

Dec 4, 2023
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hi, I recently bought a HUAWEI X5368 Max outdoor CPE. The seller told me there would be no problem if the device is working 24/7, but I usually turn off everything when I'm going to sleep, and I feel 24/7 would reduce the device's lifespan. but on the other hand, I'm not sure if constant powering on/off would damage that device. I would appreciate any help :)))
 
Most people just leave devices like this on all the time so you would think the manufacture designed it to function like that. Hard to say there is lot of debate on any electronic if thermal cycling from on/off is better or worse than the constant heat from being on.