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Adding Orbi 970 fan
I’m planning to add a fan to my Orbi 970 to help extend its lifespan, and I’m curious about how others have configured their setups. For instance, do you typically mount the fan on top to direct hot ...
I completely agree that adding an external fan to the router isn’t essential. However, providing extra airflow for a device that lacks it can significantly improve overall air circulation. This enhanced airflow helps keep internal components cool, ultimately extending the device’s lifespan. For example, the location of my Orbi router doesn’t have optimal airflow, and during the summer months, it tends to get quite warm. Given these conditions, I prefer to invest a modest amount in an external fan to help prolong the life of my devices.
I was just cruious for those who do want a fan, how did they add it to the outside...
I've been using fans on routers for 10 plus years. User choice and not required. Ya for flat styled routers, place fan on botton of router and push air upwards. For these cylinder style cases, a fan on top and pulling air upwards from the top of the case has worked for me.
Seems like a waste in most cases as these routers seems to have ample breathing room, Now for persons who have the routers locked away I can see the use of this other wise naw. I also think a batch of these routers was faulty some of the first batch hence so many returns that were fixed and now back on the market on Ebay and other places. Netgear was well aware of the issues. But where the fan is concern a guess its peace of mind to each his own.
A fan may not be necessary in most cases, but it certainly won't hurt anything. It can be especially useful for devices in confined spaces with limited air flow. I have never had an issue with heat, but I have used a small fan that blows over the Orbi and even a rack type fan that circulates the air around. The cooler you can keep devices that generate heat, the longer they last.
