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Linksys Wireless WRT54g Power Supply Question

Hey Guys,
Thanks in advance to anyone who can respond quickly to this!
I have a Linksys Wireless WRT54g Router, but during a recent move, I have accidentally "misplaced" the original power supply for it.  The manufacture specs show it normally has a 12VDC - 1A power supply.
My question is that I have another power supply sitting around with the same connector to fit the router, its 12V also, the problem is it is 2.5A instead of 1A.  Someone told me the Amp rating isn't a significant factor as long as it is pushing AT LEAST what the spec requirement is, so would it be safe to use this power supply instead of buying a new one??? Or is there a risk that it could "burn" the router out fairly quickly?

Thanks again for any answers!!!
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I've used another power supply for my Linksys router and it worked fine regardless of amps. I haven't seen any significance in the performance for that past year or so that I have been using it.

When in doubt, buy a $10 inter-changeable power adapter and you should be fine.
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Thank you so much for the quick reply. That coincides with what someone had mentioned to me face to face.  To the three Experts I awarded points to: your insight is always appreciated and I thank you for bringing up the +/- issue.  I had already checked to see that was the case, but it could prove very informative for anyone else stumbling across this question.  Thanks again!!!