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Frequent drops, crashes, and network noise…how I fixed it
For about a year and a half, I dealt with frequent drops on my Orbi system. A couple months ago, I got serious. Drops were daily, sometimes multiple times. I have about 150 devices, mostly Lumary rec...
Have heard of many IoT smart bulbs causing problems for wireless systems over the years.
Having that many devices as well, I guess would be problematic for sure.
Which fan did you find for the 970 series?
Definitely use a fan on top of my RBR971. I always recommend a fan on top or under any router. Been using external cooling for years now. Saves the hardware from heat damage over the life.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R659J8Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Kewl, Will keep this on my fan recommendation list. I have something similar but with rubber feet. They work great to keep these cooler.
Glad you found the fix.
Be sure to save off a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a factory reset is needed.
Enjoy.
Good idea. What fan did you use? I have all my Orbis on a wall mounts. I like the look and the cable management I can build with a wall mount unit. I took a gamble when buying this fan and it fits perfectly. The feet sort of lock the fan to the router, rather than just placing on top and risking falling off if simply bumped. The feet act as a locking mechanism keeping it in place very sturdy.