W1700k Openwrt Hot -

But is this heat normal? Is it a design flaw, or is OpenWrt simply unlocking power that the stock firmware kept hidden?

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

Have you tamed your W1700K? Share your temperature logs in the comments below. For more OpenWrt hardware guides, subscribe to our newsletter. But is this heat normal

By applying the fixes above (especially the $10 USB fan and CPU governor change), you get the best of both worlds: a cool, stable, and incredibly powerful router. Share your temperature logs in the comments below

| Temperature Range | Status | Action Required | |-------------------|--------|------------------| | 40°C – 60°C | Excellent (Idle) | None | | 60°C – 75°C | Normal (Load) | Monitor, but acceptable | | 75°C – 85°C | | Improve ventilation | | 85°C+ | Critical | Immediate cooling + Underclock |

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.