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VeryBeary
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Jul 24, 2023
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Is it OK to have CAX80 (Nighthawk AX6000) on its side?

I just got a Nighthawk AX6000 WiFi Cable Modem Router (model CAX80-100NAS).  I've discovered that it does not fit in its "spot" when standing upright but will if I turn it on its side.  Would it be O...
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    FURRYe38
    Jul 24, 2023

    No. Upright only. 

    Cooling is a big factor there. 

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FURRYe38
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Jul 24, 2023
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No. Upright only. 

Cooling is a big factor there. 

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    VeryBeary
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    Jul 25, 2023
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    Thanks FURRYe38!  I suspected that might be the answer.  I'm already rearranging to get it to fit upright.