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Do you think it would be better if the connectors were on the sides or the top? I think this is the best way if you want a device that stands up like this. You can still wall mount it with the help of a block of wood. Why didn't you buy a flat standing device if you plan to wall mount?
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@electrineer I mean, if you design a modem, with wall mount, I think it makes sense to make it possible to mount it on the wall.
This is a modem from my ISP, so that's that they've sent me. Maybe it's my fault for not telling them specifically what I need, but on the other hand I always had modems that can do both, so I didn't really think about it.
In my sense, I think it's less practical to have cable holes perpendicular to it. It's harder to tidy up cables, without bending them.
In my mind side ports would cover more use cases. -
Actually you just need a bit longer screws to wall mount it. That way the back side will have better airflow as a bonus. It won't be too wobbly if you find screws with a suitable head.
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I've got a couple devices like that.
I suspect companies just pick a standard box that fits the board and go with it without looking at it closely. -
Not sure if it's intentional, but I'd actually love something like this. Hack a piece of plasterboard out, bury all the cables in the wall, clean look, job done.
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It could have something to do with manufacturing. Maybe it's easier to build like that, if they also produce a model designed for wall mount. But judging by how bottom side is made, I doubt this may be the case.
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@WildOrangutan Yeah no reason to have a model with and without wall mounts / probably easier to just make one.
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Enclosure design process:
- Copy old wall-mounted design.
- Move holes for connectors from bottom to back.
- Add Stand.
the wall-mount holes are just a left-over. -
jay91134y@WildOrangutan
Just mount a board to the wall and mount the modem to that, that should give you the space you need. -
Now 3d print an adapter with hooks to nicely hold the wires at an angle that gives space for wall mount. Sell it to other customers.
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kamen69684yI can only see this being functional if it's hanging at the end of your desk or off a shelf or something so that the ports are exposed. Still shitty design though.
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Ours comes with a standoff which you screw into the wall and then clip the modem into.
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I’ve never seen a modem that wasn’t working really hard to. E the worst design in every single way possible. It is a try art.
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