Overheating often comes from high clock + high load.
Add to /etc/config/wireless :
Quick checklist (do these in order): power-cycle → check logs/uptime → monitor temp & top → stop heavy processes → update/reflash OpenWrt → clean/ improve cooling → consider hardware replacement. w1700k openwrt hot
Now that you have OpenWRT installed, let's set up a hotspot: Overheating often comes from high clock + high load
Place the W1700K on its side (vertically). The passive cooling vents are on the top and bottom. In horizontal orientation, heat pools on the PCB. Vertical orientation creates a chimney effect. w1700k openwrt hot
: Wall-mounting the router allows heat to pass more effectively vertically past internal heatsinks.
Developers have successfully flashed vanilla OpenWrt via the serial port (UART) .