Smelly modem !!

xxdeebeexx

Hi I recently bought a new wireless modem and its giving off a a very subtle chemical type odour. It doesn't stink as such, but if I leave the room and return a while later I can smell/ taste that the air is different to other parts of the house.

Should I be worried or should I take it back??

TIA

Dx

theartfullodger

Is it hot/warm?? If so I'd turn it off - sounds like something may be overheating in side...

They are so cheap these days .. most ISPs give them away & I just sold one (Virgin pressie ..) for £21...

Take it back, ask for a new one,,... but I'd expect the same problem with the new one IF you get it and it is the same model..

Cheers!

Lodger

aliEnRIK

Dont let it get too hot ~ but otherwise id expect the smell to be gone within the week

xxdeebeexx

Thanks, it's about 2-3 weeks old and thought it was the newness of it, but it doesn't seem to be wearing off.

It gets slightly warm , definately not hot.

I'll see what the shop says about it.

Dx

ChrisCobra

Make sure you havent got anything stacked on it or covering any vents.

Sounds like overheating and plastic melting on the case perhaps ??

aliEnRIK

What make and model is it?

xxdeebeexx

aliEnRIK wrote: »

What make and model is it?

Linksys wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway (WAG325N)

I believe that it's quite an old model if that makes any difference.

Dx

aliEnRIK

I think id be changing it for another make and model

I have a linksys (Not currently in use), and I never had a problem with it