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LTHolyoke
Jul 09, 2023Aspirant
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 - does it have a fan?
About the Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router .... 1. Based on searching for "fan" in the full user manual for this router, it appears it does NOT have a fan in it. Is that correct? 2. As...
- Jul 10, 2023
Is that audible or loud?
is the sound coming from the router box unit or the power adapter?
If the sound is coming from the router box, then maybe time for a new router. Nothing can be done for odd noises coming from the router box inside.
LTHolyoke
Jul 09, 2023Aspirant
A family member thought she could hear a faint, high-pitched whine, similar to tinitus. But I can't hear it so I'm trying to explore the possibilities ....
microchip8
Jul 10, 2023Master
More often than not, it's coil whine.
- LTHolyokeJul 10, 2023Aspirant
Is there anything I can do to reduce the coil whine? Does it mean I need a new router??
- FURRYe38Jul 10, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Is that audible or loud?
is the sound coming from the router box unit or the power adapter?
If the sound is coming from the router box, then maybe time for a new router. Nothing can be done for odd noises coming from the router box inside.
- LTHolyokeJul 10, 2023Aspirant
Okay, I'll sniff around (with my ear) for other sources of hum. And yes, this router is getting a little long in the tooth. (^◇^)
Thanks for the assist! Much appreciated.