Openwrt Hot |link| | W1700k

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By: Network Hardware Analyst

| Scenario | CPU Temp (Idle) | CPU Temp (Full Load) | Wi-Fi Temp | |----------|----------------|----------------------|------------| | Stock OpenWrt (Performance gov) | 68°C | 89°C | 78°C | | Ondemand Governor + Tx 20 dBm | 58°C | 79°C | 70°C | | + USB Fan + Thermal Paste | 42°C | 61°C | 54°C | w1700k openwrt hot

If you own a router and have recently flashed OpenWrt onto it, you might have noticed something alarming: the device runs hot . Very hot. Searching for "w1700k openwrt hot" brings up dozens of forum threads filled with users concerned about thermal throttling, system instability, and even long-term hardware damage. Have you tamed your W1700K