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AX12 RAX120 Constantly Rebooting
For the third time in a year, this router has started to reboot itself about 10 times per hour. I have 50+ wifi/wired devices connected. Current firmware v1.2.3.28 installed over 3 months ago. No ...
- The last time this happened, I did do a factory reset. No help. That time I was inside the return window so I sent it back for another one. That’s the one I have now and it’s been solid for months since it too had the problem twice. Ruling out a defective unit. Update: I unplugged it for the overnight. Powering it back up in the morning, it’s been solid once again. Definitely a heat issue. I also have a mesh that records traffic to each connected device. One tablet running a surveillance camera stream had used over 7.5GB 2.4mhz streaming over a 2 hour period just before this started. I’ve disabled 2.4mhz WMM and the home assistant card responsible for the streaming. No more problems. Bottom line, this router cannot handle 2.4mhz streaming video. It will overheat.
Would you say that almost any UPS with automatic voltage regulation would work to resolve the problem if this is in fact the case? It could mean a significant difference in investment. I will mention that I had my router on a UPS, being that there were other devices attached as well, and my router still would reboot 5 to 10 times a day. Now that I'm plugged directly into the wall, my router may only reboot once every 4 or 5 days.
Im guessing your power is going in and out of spec like my power so the UPS will need to switch to battery power often. Having pure sine wave when on battery power appears to be very important to this router especially with the 2.4Ghz WMM Enabled.
I got the 1350watt version of this but I'd imaging the 1000watt version would be fine for $160 bucks. Not too terrible.
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