Network Overheating

[velusip]

Shaw Cable tech support was no help regarding my erratic WAN status (updownupdownupdown). The next thing I did was point a fan at the cable modem. Sure enough, the rapid switching calmed down. Regained stability about 10 minutes later.

Calling back to inform them of my victory, Shaw mentioned a common issue with bad power adaptors too. So there you have it: If you're having a computer problem it's probably power or heat.

I hope this info serves someone well. I've always lived in cooler climates than this and kept my place sub 18 degrees celcius, but since I moved to tropical Vancouver BC it seems that I'm going to have to beef up my cooling systems, even for network appliances.

 

[AnG31-0f-d347h]

that sounds a little ridiculous. the engineers that designed that hardware must of done something wrong

but glad you figured out your issue. I wish I could figure out the issues with my cable service.

 

[velusip]

Blow on it!

 

[Malk-a-mite]

Calling back to inform them of my victory, Shaw mentioned a common issue with bad power adaptors too.

... and if it was their equipment they immediately told you they were coming out to replace it right?

 

[velusip]

Actually its my own equipment, but they still offered to replace it with a newer model for free.

 

[BobSutan]

Actually its my own equipment, but they still offered to replace it with a newer model for free.

And you accepted their FREE hardware, right?