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WNCE2001: Trouble when I unplug the power adapter: the LAN led is off
Hi, I have a WNCE2001 (Universal WiFi Internet Adapter); every time that I remove/unplug the power adapter, this unit is no longer able to provide the ethernet connection: i mean that the LAN led will remain OFF (is not green), and any computer will claims about the fact that no ethernet connection is available. To see the LAN led green/on I have to plug/unplug the ethernet cable various times, and is not always enough: I also have to plug and to unplug the power adapter various times, and the same behaviour also occurs if I feed the unit using the usb cable (so is not a trouble caused by a defective power adapter). After various attempts (sometimes it needs few minutes, sometimes it needs also an half hour), I can see the LAN led ON/green. This is not due my computer: this trouble also occurs with any other device provided with an ethernet port. If I leave the WNCE2001 always plugged to the power unit I don't see the described issue; however after about one hour, the WNCE2001 become very very hot/warm. I had to put the WNCE2001 upon a big heatsink; in this way it remains almost little bit warm. The WNCE2001 is provided with the last available firmware 1.0.0.26 "Unfortunately" this device is no longer provided with the warranty. However I have to mention the fact that I have some electronic skills: I was thinking that I could attempt to open the unit by removing the screws and maybe looking the inner status, eg by removing the dust using an air compressor. However this unit, to me, seems clean/OK. Some suggestions /hints? Kind regards.