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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks
RT-N66U Board w/Heatsink | 
RT-N66U - Product Overview |
said by BHNtechXpert:Guys one thing I should point out...it's only an issue if the device fails because of heat. If it's just running hot they have taken this into consideration in the design so probably not to worry. If on the other hand the devices are failing because of heat thats an issue..
This sounds reasonable, I agree with you.
They are using high density aluminum fins to cool the RT-N66U not fans.
I have also read it makes the overall unit heavier in its class.
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 BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
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Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:86 | reply to FTBoomer
Guys one thing I should point out...it's only an issue if the device fails because of heat. If it's just running hot they have taken this into consideration in the design so probably not to worry. If on the other hand the devices are failing because of heat thats an issue...if its just people complaining about it being hot...they haven't felt the side of a hitachi hard drive lately....now thats hot.
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 geo44
join:2013-03-20
Saint Petersburg, FL | reply to RD440
In the first version of the N66U the had a fan on the inside , but all it did was circulate hot air. I'm surprised no one else has commented.
I know a few other guys on here have the asus ones. So Im wondering now if its certain ones that get hot. |
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said by geo44:Which model did you get?.
Nothing yet I just read the reviews on Amazon and noticed some people complained about heat issue and there are pictures showing them put them on top of laptop coolers like you mentioned.
I just wanted to know if anyone had noticed any heat issues with specific ones with any specific model. |
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geo44
join:2013-03-20
Saint Petersburg, FL | reply to RD440
said by RD440 :Does anyone notice any of the Asus routers getting hot? Is this normal? OR is it only certain models? I have read posts on the feedback on amazon some said it gets hot.
TIA
my n66r gets uncomfortable hot to the touch , which is why I have it on a laptop cooler. Which model did you get? Mine was running around 58c - 60c
before using laptop cooler. Now its around 50c. In spite of the heat issue I still love the router. |
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Does anyone notice any of the Asus routers getting hot? Is this normal? OR is it only certain models? I have read posts on the feedback on amazon some said it gets hot.
TIA |
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BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
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kudos:86 | reply to FTBoomer
There is alternative firmware for the 66 that would probably address all of your needs. |
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geo44
join:2013-03-20
Saint Petersburg, FL | reply to geo44
Asus just released 3.0.0.4.370 for N66U/R yesterday, stable Im guessing since its not listed as beta. Has any one give it a test drive yet? Still a little concerned about the 5GHz driver as there was no mention of it in the release notes. |
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geo44
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Saint Petersburg, FL
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said by RD440 :said by geo44:Ive had my n66r for over a month now and I've noticed a small
memory leak. It started of with about 57MB use, its now at 61MB.
Its slowly creeping up. Im on stock .270 firmware. Anyone else notice this? I know its not much but memory leaks are a pet peeve with me.
Do you think it is something wrong with this particular model? Has anyone had this problem or is it maybe just the Firmware issue? Thanks If it anything it has to be firmware, was just wondering if anyone else noticed it, not a big deal , at the rate the memory is leaking it would take about a year before it needed re-booting
Edit: I still recommend this router , Probably will be fixed in a firmware update |
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said by geo44:Ive had my n66r for over a month now and I've noticed a small
memory leak. It started of with about 57MB use, its now at 61MB.
Its slowly creeping up. Im on stock .270 firmware. Anyone else notice this? I know its not much but memory leaks are a pet peeve with me.
Do you think it is something wrong with this particular model? Has anyone had this problem or is it maybe just the Firmware issue?
Thanks |
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Well thanks all for the feedback. I think you guys got me sold. |
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BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
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kudos:86 | reply to RD440
said by RD440 :said by BHNtechXpert:Buy the router you need today and think you will need 2 years from now and you will be fine. For MOST people the RTN56U is way more router than you will ever need (it's also what I own).
If you think it will not out dated in 2 years and you own it, thats good enough for me. Thanks for the help. It won't be trust me....the only thing it really doesn't offer is the AC standard but there are very few devices that do right now and even fewer client devices that include it...that standard is a good two plus years away for maintstream adoption unless somebody lights some fires and at this moment I just don't see that happening.
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geo44
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Saint Petersburg, FL | reply to Guide_Tim
Ive had my n66r for over a month now and ive noticed a small
memory leak. It started of with about 57MB use, its now at 61MB.
Its slowly creeping up. Im on stock .270 firmware. Anyone else notice this? I know its not much but memory leaks are a pet peeve with me. |
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RD440 i use Padavans firmware it offers more features and is BHNtechXpert Gary recommended and approved
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/
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said by BHNtechXpert:Buy the router you need today and think you will need 2 years from now and you will be fine. For MOST people the RTN56U is way more router than you will ever need (it's also what I own).
If you think it will not out dated in 2 years and you own it, thats good enough for me. Thanks for the help. |
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said by BHNtechXpert:Buy the router you need today and think you will need 2 years from now and you will be fine. For MOST people the RTN56U is way more router than you will ever need (it's also what I own).
BTW, Which version of firmware do you have on the RTN56U. Stock, Tomato, DD-WRT ?
Thanks again. |
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BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
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Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:86 | reply to FTBoomer
Buy the router you need today and think you will need 2 years from now and you will be fine. For MOST people the RTN56U is way more router than you will ever need (it's also what I own). |
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Thanks all for the feedback |
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It just seems like antennas outside the router would be better but I don't have experience with that. And the AC routers either.
Rather not buy a Router and find out I should have gone with antenna or hidden antenna model or ac model.
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Spring Hill, FL
·Bright House
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I love my Asus RT-AC66U. Wireless coverage is phenomenal, performance is just rock-solid overall. I am getting 700 Mbps through my Cisco wireless bridge at the other end of the house via 5Ghz wifi from the RT-AC66U.
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