Device overheating reported.
Device overheating reported.
Wireless boosters usually don’t reach temperatures high enough to cause overheating issues. To trigger this, you need to force them to run hot. The real issue might be your router’s auto-channel setting. If it detects the extender broadcasting on the same frequency and power as your main router, it will switch channels and cut the connection—both for the extender and your device. Once reconnected, the extender may rejoin the network until the same problem resurfaces. Some routers, particularly those from ISPs like Verizon, frequently change channels during busy periods, whereas most consumer models only pick a channel at startup. A solution is to access your router settings (not the extender) and lock Wi-Fi channels to a specific one instead of letting it auto-select. Available channels differ by location: in the US/Canada, 1, 6, and 11 for 2.4GHz; 36–48 and 149–161 for 5GHz. Try this adjustment and notice if your signal stays steadier. Another option is to connect the extender via Ethernet and switch it to AP mode (if it has one), which usually boosts performance and stability.
You're asking if assigning a device to a reserved IP on your Xfinity router would be equivalent to setting it to a specific network configuration. It depends on your router's capabilities—some routers do support reserved IP settings, while others may only allow certain network modes. Check your router's manual or contact Xfinity support for confirmation.
WiFi channels are unrelated to IP addresses. I haven’t used an Xfinity gateway recently, though I’m aware they offer certain settings via the web while others are only reachable through the mobile app. The app seems unreliable to me, and I mostly encounter problems with it.