I just got my WRT1900ACS V2, the first use was to try the speed, it was fine 11,3megabites per second on 2.4g it was fine I got only 100mbps network. But after 30 minutes the router stops and the power starts to blink and it stays like this…
So after updating firmware and so on, I decided that the stock firmware was causing this problem so I installed dd-wrt. But the result was the same, when the temperature of the cores got more than 78 Celsius the router restarts, and restarts and restarts…. Soooo I decided to change the CPU paste, it was a pads so I change the pads and now the router reboots less frequent. The temperate now is around 70Celsius… I will find better term pads but the processor have a metal cover and on top of it is the term pad. Do you know how to remove this metal from the processor? Because I think that under neat the metal is a term paste on top of the processor that need replacement.
I just got my WRT1900ACS V2, the first use was to try the speed, it was fine 11,3megabites per second on 2.4g it was fine I got only 100mbps network. But after 30 minutes the router stops and the power starts to blink and it stays like this…
So after updating firmware and so on, I decided that the stock firmware was causing this problem so I installed dd-wrt. But the result was the same, when the temperature of the cores got more than 78 Celsius the router restarts, and restarts and restarts…. Soooo I decided to change the CPU paste, it was a pads so I change the pads and now the router reboots less frequent. The temperate now is around 70Celsius… I will find better term pads but the processor have a metal cover and on top of it is the term pad. Do you know how to remove this metal from the processor? Because I think that under neat the metal is a term paste on top of the processor that need replacement.
I am very disappointed from Linksys…
Is it under warranty? If so, RMA it. Even if you bought it secondhand they should accept it. If you are unsure, contact them and ask.
I just got my WRT1900ACS V2, the first use was to try the speed, it was fine 11,3megabites per second on 2.4g it was fine I got only 100mbps network. But after 30 minutes the router stops and the power starts to blink and it stays like this…
So after updating firmware and so on, I decided that the stock firmware was causing this problem so I installed dd-wrt. But the result was the same, when the temperature of the cores got more than 78 Celsius the router restarts, and restarts and restarts…. Soooo I decided to change the CPU paste, it was a pads so I change the pads and now the router reboots less frequent. The temperate now is around 70Celsius… I will find better term pads but the processor have a metal cover and on top of it is the term pad. Do you know how to remove this metal from the processor? Because I think that under neat the metal is a term paste on top of the processor that need replacement.
I am very disappointed from Linksys…
Is it under warranty? If so, RMA it. Even if you bought it secondhand they should accept it. If you are unsure, contact them and ask.
I buy this form eBay UK and deliver it to Bulgaria vie third party. I can return it to UK but the taxes will be a expensive. So I must fix it. And the problem is overheating
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:58 Post subject:
I have 3 1900 v1's, 2 3200's and a 1200 v1.
The old 1900's were equipped with an internal fan of which one fan failed. I found that the pads were used rather than paste. When I re-assembled I used paste. I don't recommend tearing down just to put paste on the heatsinks. In the process of replacing the fan I had trouble removing components stuck on with heat pads and subsequently damaged my radio interface. Now I have a 1900 with only 5Ghz.
In the case of my 3200's and 1200 I have mounted fans as recommended by numerous people in many other posts. These external fans more than adequately cool all my routers and a fan is much cheaper than replacing an accidentally damaged router. As an electronics tech I have never liked the heat pads as when they age they cement components to heat sinks and are near impossible to remove. I do agree that if you must open it up and are successful, replace the pads with compound but otherwise use the alternative fans to improve cooling. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
I have 3 1900 v1's, 2 3200's and a 1200 v1.
The old 1900's were equipped with an internal fan of which one fan failed. I found that the pads were used rather than paste. When I re-assembled I used paste. I don't recommend tearing down just to put paste on the heatsinks. In the process of replacing the fan I had trouble removing components stuck on with heat pads and subsequently damaged my radio interface. Now I have a 1900 with only 5Ghz.
In the case of my 3200's and 1200 I have mounted fans as recommended by numerous people in many other posts. These external fans more than adequately cool all my routers and a fan is much cheaper than replacing an accidentally damaged router. As an electronics tech I have never liked the heat pads as when they age they cement components to heat sinks and are near impossible to remove. I do agree that if you must open it up and are successful, replace the pads with compound but otherwise use the alternative fans to improve cooling.
Thank you, I will replace the pads with compound. And try to instal a fan because the is free space in 1900ACS's box.
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 15:12 Post subject:
kernel-panic69 wrote:
@PavelVD - Ever try putting the fan on top to suck the air through it?
On top is how all my fans are mounted, running low speed (so no noise). Has worked great over the past couple of years. Temperatures comparable to the 1900 V1 _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
Joined: 08 May 2018 Posts: 14223 Location: Texas, USA
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 21:26 Post subject:
PavelVD wrote:
kernel-panic69 wrote:
@PavelVD - Ever try putting the fan on top to suck the air through it?
Yes, I tried, but the bearings are broken, and rumbles. If about the cooling effect, then yes - it cools better from above.
Uh ... Blow it down.
Computer tower case fans blow out, not in - same for power supply fans. You're drawing air through the case and across the heatsink. Granted, the cpu chip and such in a router may not have heatsinks, but it's not like you cannot open it up and install one. Either or, though, I guess.
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 22:57 Post subject:
kernel-panic69 wrote:
PavelVD wrote:
kernel-panic69 wrote:
@PavelVD - Ever try putting the fan on top to suck the air through it?
Yes, I tried, but the bearings are broken, and rumbles. If about the cooling effect, then yes - it cools better from above.
Uh ... Blow it down.
Computer tower case fans blow out, not in - same for power supply fans. You're drawing air through the case and across the heatsink. Granted, the cpu chip and such in a router may not have heatsinks, but it's not like you cannot open it up and install one. Either or, though, I guess.
From personal experience I fully agree. Suck air through, not blow in. All my routers run cool and even the 1900's internal fans suck air through the heatsink and out the top. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
These WRTs are hot tamales. Positive or negative air pressure debate aside, as long as you are getting the hot air up and out you should be good to go.
These WRTs are hot tamales. Positive or negative air pressure debate aside, as long as you are getting the hot air up and out you should be good to go.
I am changing the retmal pads with 5-6W. And going to instal a fan. Can someone advise me what fan should I use to be in the case for 1900ACS and from where to get the power for this fan
