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[crosenblum]

first off, i am glad to be here, didn't know this forum existed.

Hello all....

I have a dir-655, which i use to host a website/server for a private mmorpg server, so bandwith and performance are key for me, to prevent players from lagging...

My main problems are two-fold:

1. My router seems very hot to the touch, the plastic shell especially, not sure if that's qualified as over-heating. Now I am curious about best practices, to change settings to reduce causes of this? I am using port-forwarding, and mac address permissions vs wpa encryption. And that's really about it. I am also using firmware A2 1.21.

2. Every so often, network magic, which i actually really like, show's me that the internet is off, then it goes back on right away. Which I kind of think this is all really about the router being hot or overheating...

I did have a laptop cooling agent underneath it but i am not using ti anymore. Are there better approaches or ideas to reducing over-heating? and keeping my internet on?

Thank You...

Okay my current speedtest results :

[EddieZ]

Ambient room temperature is also important, I found out also with other brands that positioning the router upright gives more airflow. Provided that the room temp is 'normal' (20 degr. C). I guess using a laptop cooler isn't a very bad idea. Also from experience (not Dlink though), when the cycle of disconnects, in conjunction with the heat, speeds up you should RMA the router.

[crosenblum]

What do you mean by RMA?

And what other ways can I cool down my router?

I have this big wooden corner desk, and the router is in the upper shelf of computer tower section, above the computer.

It is open to the air, and i can get good wireless downstairs in my townhome, just fine...

But i get really worried when my router shell is hot, and my internet connection goes real flaky.

[EddieZ]

A Return Merchandise Authorization or Return Material Authorization (RMA) is a transaction whereby the recipient of a product arranges to return defective goods to the supplier to have the product repaired or replaced or in order to receive a refund or credit for another product from the same retailer or corporation.

In other words: if you think the device is defective, contact customer servicce and request an RMA.

Room temp and fans are the only things that can cool it down, it has nothing to do with settings of the router.

[davevt31]

I run a laptop cooler fan underneath mine which is plugged into the USB on back of the Router.  Keeps it nice and cool.

[blainem]

Just curious, which hardware version do you have?  I had A1 and it ran what I felt was very hot.  I now have A2 which seems to run much cooler. It sits horizontally on the surface of an open desk.

[Lycan]

This router runs MUCH cooler when placed vertically.

[Wal_]

This router runs MUCH cooler when placed vertically.

Keep in mind, if you stand the router vertically, Antenna placement is key, especially if wireless throughput is critical for you network.

[Kittyburgers]

I don't quite understand why your router runs so hot.  Perhaps it's the particular hardware version.  Mine is A3, and it doesn't run particularly warm at all; certainly not any warmer than my cable modem.  I'd try setting it up vertically, if you think you'll be able to get decent wirleless coverage in that position (I don't think vertical mounting is optimal).

[Wal_]

...I'd try setting it up vertically, if you think you'll be able to get decent wirleless coverage in that position (I don't think vertical mounting is optimal).

It isn't; Antenna configuration is critical for N (that is, if you want to achieve true N speeds)

[Lycan]

Vertical mount is Optimal for both heat dissipation as well as antenna configuration.

[EddieZ]

It isn't; Antenna configuration is critical for N (that is, if you want to achieve true N speeds)

Offtopic...but can you get Dlink to sell the ANT24-0230 in Europe? 

[Wal_]

Vertical mount is Optimal for both heat dissipation as well as antenna configuration.

Vertical Stand:

Optimal for heat dissipation: yes

Optimal for quality: no
-Here's why: Vertical antenna configuration overlaps signal far greater than horizontal configuration.

less overlap = greater signal/connection.

[EddieZ]

Vertical Stand:

Optimal for heat dissipation: yes

Optimal for quality: no
-Here's why: Vertical antenna configuration overlaps signal far greater than horizontal configuration.

less overlap = greater signal/connection.

In my  practice, using the vertical position gives the best connection quality. You seem to be more able to 'direct' the antenna range/direction . I think there is no conclusive truth about this, it all depends on your situation.

[Wal_]

In my  practice, using the vertical position gives the best connection quality. You seem to be more able to 'direct' the antenna range/direction . I think there is no conclusive truth about this, it all depends on your situation.

Exactly.