A new Windstream Router (abused in 3-weeks shipping by FedEX), actually sounded like gun going off .. the BANG; was so loud. Tech Rep when router was being replaced found there were PIECES LOOSE INSIDE THE ROUTER ,, shaking router could HEAR pieces rattling around inside. (was no storm nearby or sign of power surge). FYI- cat5 wire from router to Powerline Adapters in elec outlets were dead at both ends (cat 5 wire routed too AVR, SMART TV, BluRay Player- powerline adapters toast but equipment was OK. A SECOND Cat 5 wire from Router that was wired DIRECT to Sony bdp-5500 BluRay Player in Bedroom (used to Stream video and play discs) was Toast (i.e will NOT turn ON or light up, unit is dead).
Personal Opinion: Router Unit had INTERNAL SHORT which was severe enough to cause internal parts to come apart (ie Pieces rattling LOOSE inside which was NOT Normal prior to Internal Short). This Short caused electrical surge that went through every Cat 5 wire that was attached to Windstream Router, burning out equipment Cat 5 wire was attached).
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Personal Opinion: Router Unit had INTERNAL SHORT which was severe enough to cause internal parts to come apart (ie Pieces rattling LOOSE inside which was NOT Normal prior to Internal Short). This Short caused electrical surge that went through every Cat 5 wire that was attached to Windstream Router, burning out equipment Cat 5 wire was attached).
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