Re: Anyone else seen this.

On 03/07/2026 16:37, Andy Burns wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> 
>> Recently my router (Draytek 2726) has been spontaneously rebooting.
> 
> Don't think my 2865 has, have you been keeping up with recent firmware 
> fixes?
> 
Yes

>> Examination of the logs show a kernel panic caused by 'attempt to 
>> execute an illegal instruction'.
>>
>> My assumption, possibly erroneous, is that the actual firmware code is 
>> corrupted
>> The router is rated only to +45°C but that is the recommended limit 
>> for flash memory, and the room temperature has been up towards 40°C. 
>> which doesn't leave a great deal of margin for router internal heat 
>> production.
>> My query is whether anyone else has seen issues with flash memory in 
>> the recent hear wave.
>>
>> Surely phones get hotter than this?
> 
> I sat my phone on my thunderbolt dock while it was charging, and it 
> complained the battery was getting too hot and stopped the charge.
> 
>> Genuinely interested in other's experiences.
> 
> 
> Just checked, uptime is nearly 2 months, which roughly corresponds to 
> the most recent draytek downloads on my laptop.
> 
> 

Normally that router is flawless. stays up till the next power cut of 
system upgrade.

Ive reflashed the same firmware. Its the latest. We will see.


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