From: "Lewis G Rosenthal" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
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Subject: Re: [OS2Wireless] Dying router
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Hi, Cal...

On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:22:48 MST "os24u" 
<os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> wrote:
> Have Linksys router model BEFW11S4 wireless B used only on wired side.  
Lately it runs incredibly slow on uploads on dsl.  Normal is
>450 bps for upload, when in troublesome mode  70bps.  Obviously makes for 
slow uploads to ftp server.  Tried ftp between
>local machines on router.  120k when should be almost instant at 100 mbs.
>
> Router has been on around the clock lately though computers were not 
using it.   Is this a sign of heat damage or impending failure
>giving a warning?
>
In my experience (with that very model), it is begging for retirement. ;-)

Without fans, these little units are like clutches: from the day you first 
put it into service, it starts counting down. From what number it starts, 
one can't really say, but unless you keep it in a weather-tight box in a 
refrigerator, it *will* die of heat exhaustion. In your case, be happy that 
you've been given some advance notice. :-)
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Lewis G Rosenthal
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