Given it’s an “interesting review,” likely it’s about : The device runs unexpectedly hot under OpenWrt, possibly due to missing CPU frequency scaling, inefficient drivers, or heavy software (e.g., SQM, VPN, or DPI). Or the reviewer finds the combination surprisingly capable (“hot” as in good performance).
Powered by an Airoha AN7581 system-on-chip (a subsidiary of MediaTek).
: It features a powerful MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM , and 512 MB of storage . w1700k openwrt hot
is considered extremely limited by power users. It is often described as "unmanageable" or "useless" because it lacks advanced configuration options like static LAN IPs, port forwarding, or independent SSID management for different bands.
While Gemtek integrated a hefty internal heatsink, passive airflow is often insufficient when OpenWrt pushes the hardware. To prevent thermal throttling or wireless degradation over time, community members utilize several cooling strategies: : It features a powerful MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic
The inclusion of two 10GbE copper Ethernet ports dramatically changes the thermal layout. Transmitting multi-gigabit data over copper requires significant power. The onboard Realtek RTL8261N transceiver chips produce roughly 2 to 3 Watts of heat under load. When handling multi-gigabit WAN-to-LAN packet acceleration, the overall thermal load inside the compact case scales rapidly. Quantum Fiber W1700k support - #361 by OpenWRT-fanboy
If you connected the internal serial pins of the W1700K to your OpenWrt board: While Gemtek integrated a hefty internal heatsink, passive
If you want, I can:
Driven by a MediaTek MT7996 module, supporting BE19000 Wi-Fi 7 across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. The "Hot" Problem: Thermals and Energy Consumption