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xfI Pods Temperature Range?
I am wondering what the working temperature range is of the xFi Pods and I cannot find this info online. Specifically, I am wondering if I can put one in my attic or crawlspace. In either location the pod would be protected from precipitation but it would be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. Does anyone know if this is doable?
Thanks!
Bill
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3 years ago
Consumer grade electronic parts are 0C-70C (no condensation). Most of your electronics will say 0C-40C for use. Why? The device creates heat, and it leaves around 30 degrees C for ambient temperate to change from room temp to a warmer heat. Ambient changes will increase electronic heat in the device linearly. Cooler is always better, and extends lifespan. Semiconductors try to turn back into uncharged sand.
WiFi 6 used with your 'pods' is going to be pretty bad with construction materials though. Both 5G and WiFi 6 don't like walls and distance very much. 2.4G is better for that and longer range. You can find a cheap 300N (2.4G/5G) access point for around $25. Stringing Ethernet from your gateway to about where you want the signal will work better through a ceiling or floor. If you use 2.4G, maybe you don't even have to be very close. If it's inside the living area, you don't have a condensation issue either.
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CCLuis
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3 years ago
Greetings, @user_ad8662. This is a great question! I am currently looking into this for you. Just to confirm, have you tried connecting the Pod in the attic? If so, was it able to communicate with the modem without any issues
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user_ad8662
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3 years ago
Thanks, Luis, for looking into this. My concern is not about connectivity - which I am sure will be fine - but about extreme temperatures. I found flatlander3's warnings about heat to be persuasive and I have read elsewhere that this is a common problem for electronic devices that are not designed with extreme heat in mind.
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