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Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wi-Fi/routers/switches/Bluetooth) › Mounting an Ethernet switch in the attic, yes or no?
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#218019 22-Jul-2017 21:23
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Is this a good idea or not. Will heat in the summer & cold in the winter effect it?
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  #1827322 22-Jul-2017 21:27
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Q1. No.

 

Q2. Yes.

 

Bad idea  undecided




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  #1827339 22-Jul-2017 22:08
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Yes
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It will probably die regularly, but they are cheap. I've done this a couple of times due to recabling not being a practical option, but with a clear warning that replacing the switch will be a regular event.

You'd be surprised though at how long the switch will sometimes last.




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  #1827345 22-Jul-2017 22:19
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Only a cheapie with no smarts and no need for a fan/vents.




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  #1827375 23-Jul-2017 00:11
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I would call it a last resort for inconvenience alone. 

 

Will you have some way of doing a reboot?




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