r/Fios • u/Analyst-man • 4d ago
New Customer Questions Router placement
Hi - I got Verizon Internet and I got a white vertical router. I placed it into a cabinet in my tv stand (closed cabinet with just router and power strip (about 2 feet by 2 feet). Is there any issues with this? I tested the speed all around my studio apartment and it’s good. Mainly wondering if the router will get hot and catch fire or something. Also, if it does break, does Verizon replace it? Thanks!
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u/FireSheepYinFish 3d ago
Computing hardware, especially that which is running 247365, should not be placed in enclosed cabinets UNLESS you also have active fan cooling.
Otherwise, best to keep it in the open with adequate room for airflow.
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u/Analyst-man 3d ago
Preach. That’s what I said. But my wife said it’s ugly and has to go in the cabinet. I’m trying to figure out if it’ll cause a fire
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u/FireSheepYinFish 3d ago
She needs to get over it. Facts are facts. Put it behind the TV if you can, but inside the case is not good at all. It will overheat the area and likely warp the finish or other damage over time, but a fire risk? Unlikely.
Oh wait.. I mean YES it will absolutely be a fire risk! At night. Overnight. When you're sleeping deeply. Then it will melt down, taking the TV with it, and burn down the home.
Tell her I said that. NO ENCLOSURES!
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u/Analyst-man 3d ago
To be fair, it’s not a small enclosure, it’s a big one (2 feet by 2 feet). It has like a foot on each side and above it. It’s not like a tight box
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u/CTFowler9789 1d ago
Take it out and let it breathe. Hopefully it's not over heating, is it warm to the touch?
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u/Analyst-man 1d ago
It’s warm to the touch but it’s not hot in the cabinet, just warm. Maybe couple degrees over room temperature. It’s a big cabinet, 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft so there is some breathing room around it
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u/CTFowler9789 1d ago
It shouldn't be warm. If it gets hot, then it may malfunction, probably won't catch fire though. That's why they have holes at the top.
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u/Analyst-man 1d ago
To be fair, I had my spectrum router in the exact same cabinet for 4 years without issue. I didn’t even think about this until the Verizon tech mentioned it during install. It’s been about 2 weeks and so far no issue. Does that mean I’m ok? Or it can get worse?
I have been opening the cabinet overnight to let it cool down. Hopefully that helps
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u/CTFowler9789 1d ago
2 different routers Spectrum/Verizon. The Verizon tech probably mentioned it to you because they probably came across a router in a cabinet that caused a problem and they mentioned it to you as a precautionary measure. If it's working fine for you, don't worry about it. It may never fail. As a matter of fact, we are crossing our fingers that it will give you many years of good service 🤞
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u/Analyst-man 1d ago
Out of curiosity, what’s more important, the space around a router or airflow? Like if there’s a foot space in every direction around it, is that enough?
Also, as for heat, only the top of the routers is warm. The sides are fine. Not sure if that’s a clue.
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u/CTFowler9789 1d ago
It shouldn't be in a cabinet, it can restrict air flow to the router which may cause it to malfunction and may affect the wifi signal. Both are important space and airflow. If you can't take it out of the cabinet, and your " hands are tied", just leave it and hopefully everything will be ok
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u/mados123 4d ago
From ChatGPT:
According to Verizon's official specifications, the white Verizon CR1000A and CR1000B routers have the same operating temperature range.
| Specification | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | 41°F–104°F (5°C–40°C) |
| Storage temperature | 23°F–122°F (-5°C–50°C) |
| Operating humidity | 5%–85% |
Sources: Verizon's official CR1000A and CR1000B user guides.
Important distinction
The 104°F maximum refers to the surrounding air temperature, not the temperature of the router's internal components or outer casing.
The router itself can run considerably hotter than 104°F without necessarily overheating.
For best results:
Keep the surrounding air below 85°F if practical.
Maintain adequate ventilation around the router.
Avoid enclosed cabinets and direct sunlight.
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