Is it too hot for a router in the roof/loft?

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Jul 2009 at 21:59

I have a big steel beam above and below my bedroom and I want to put network cables through the ceiling as the wireless is hit and miss to if it works.

Could I put the modem/router (netgear dg834gt to be exact) in the roof/loft permanently?
It gets hot in their but it would be the easiest way by far to network a few bedrooms to it.

thanks

MagicBoy · 27 Jul 2009 at 22:03

Define hot...

My Sky branded 834GT has a tendancy to overheat and lock up when the air temp is around 30C. Vertical mounting seems to help. Another option is to sling a network switch up there which will likely run cooler.

Jokester · 27 Jul 2009 at 22:06

I had a Netgear router in the loft for about 5 years before it died, whether it was as a result of heat or another issue I don't know.

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Jul 2009 at 22:15

Just checked the netgear website for the dg834gt and it says operating temps 0c-40c.

It gets hot up there, especially when the central heating is on but I wouldn't say it was any worse than when I went on holiday which was about 32c.

john_s · 27 Jul 2009 at 22:30

Would you not be better keeping the router as close as possible to the phone socket and put a switch up in the loft to distribute the network to rooms?

Deaco · 28 Jul 2009 at 10:24

My parents have all their infrastructure up in the loft, sitting practically on top of each other with no problems. 2 routers, 2 or 3 switches and a PABX phone system.

Never had any fall over, except the phone system but that was due to lightening