# Router running too hot? Signs of overheating and how to cool it down

Some warmth is expected from a router that has been on for a few hours. If it's too hot to touch comfortably, something is wrong, and it's worth tracking down the cause before the hardware fails.An overheating router left running can wear down its internal parts until it stops working altogether. Ai

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| Published | 8 November 2026 |

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