No option to remove the stand

[Videotrader]

I just wondered if it was normal on all DGND3700's that the base / stand was glued on? I'd much prefer to have mine sitting flat on the desk than standing on end, there are feet on the underside of the unit so it must have been considered that it could be used that way.

Have Netgear glued them on to stop them overheating?

[Scubbie]

I thought that a torx screw driver could be used to remove the stand. The screws are hidden by those rubber feet.

For the record though, I personally would advise against placing the router flat on a surface.

Most modern routers work better on their edges as it aids cooing. They don't have internal fans and the processor's have heat sinks attached. This isn't always enough and the airflow needs a little help.

You could always consider wall mounting the router. With all the 'Red Light' lock up issues happening at present, I would advise against this though as the reset button would be against the wall.

[Videotrader]

Originally Posted by Scubbie

I thought that a torx screw driver could be used to remove the stand. The screws are hidden by those rubber feet.

I'm not so sure that's the case, the screws under the feet do not make contact with the part of base that goes into the router. The base is glued in place, I know because I managed to remove it from my last unit with a bit of help from an implement or two.

[Scubbie]

No problem.

[Joe_]

Originally Posted by Scubbie

For the record though, I personally would advise against placing the router flat on a surface.

Most modern routers work better on their edges as it aids cooing. They don't have internal fans and the processor's have heat sinks attached. This isn't always enough and the airflow needs a little help.

You could always consider wall mounting the router. With all the 'Red Light' lock up issues happening at present, I would advise against this though as the reset button would be against the wall.

What better advice do you want?

Originally Posted by Videotrader

I just wondered if it was normal on all DGND3700's that the base / stand was glued on?

Originally Posted by Videotrader

The base is glued in place, I know because I managed to remove it from my last unit with a bit of help from an implement or two.

Just what are you trying to prove?

[jmizoguchi]

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What better advice do you want?

answer was standing was better way... for better advice

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Originally Posted by Videotrader
I just wondered if it was normal on all DGND3700's that the base / stand was glued on?
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Originally Posted by Videotrader
The base is glued in place, I know because I managed to remove it from my last unit with a bit of help from an implement or two.
Just what are you trying to prove?

personal preferences so that router can sit flat , against proper cooling will be router in standing point.

[Videotrader]

Originally Posted by Joe_

What better advice do you want? Just what are you trying to prove?

I'm not trying to prove anything, I just wondered if they are all glued in or is it just the two that I've had.

I thought it was interesting that they have wall mounting holes on the back and rubber feet yet it seems the base base has been glued on to stop these options being used.