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Topology
Virtuoso
Nov 14, 2023

RS700:  Heat Management

My understanding is that the Nighthawk RS700 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router is not equipped with an internal fan, and relies only on passive heat dissipation.  How well is the router able to manage heat, und...
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Topology
Virtuoso
Nov 15, 2023

FURRYe38, [1] are you using a fan with the RS700 router as a preventative measure, or because you have noticed the device becoming warm or hot without a fan? 

 

[2] How do you position your 120mm USB fan to cool the RS700?  Does the router have open airflow slots on its bottom, and do you stand the router on the top of the fan in order to blow cool air up and into the router?

 

Thank you.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 15, 2023

Thought I don't have an RS yet, the fan is a " preventative measure" for ANY router I have online. One sits on top of my RBR971 currently and one sits under my RBR850 currently. 

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    Topology
    Virtuoso
    Nov 17, 2023

    Individuals interested in using a fan to cool a router may wish to consider products by AC Infinity (e.g., see here and here).

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 17, 2023

      I've found the fan off Amazon to be well sufficent for additional cooling. Cheep too. 

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        Topology
        Virtuoso
        Nov 21, 2023

        I am curious to hear from NETGEAR Community members about their experiences with the RS700 in regard to router's use of passive heat dissipation:  how well is the router able to successfully manage heat, under ‘normal’ and ‘heavy’ usage conditions?  (Thank you.)