I can reset my cable modem and router remotely. Notice – remotely – I am not at home. This won’t work for everyone. But it can work if you have two ISPs. I need to setup some parameters. Two ISPs. We will call them ISP-A and ISP-B And two WiFi Networks/SSIDs Net-A and Net-B. Notice the naming c…

Wouldn’t a router rebooter be cheaper and easier alternative? How about for two ISP setup, a smart plug connected to Net A that powers router on Net B and a plug connected to Net B that powers router on Net A?

This is WAY too much engineering. A Smart Plug on “any” device you want to reboot and a Computer that has remote control software on it will solve all this.

Arghhh, All this made my head hurt. Solved it for $40. 10 minutes later online and working:sweat_smile::sweat_smile: [Screenshot_20250410_061746_Amazon Shopping]

First question, yes, probably. Second question. Isn’t that what I said?

Yes, there’s always another way, and sometimes better way to do something. This was simply an option.

[image] Sam_Bam: Second question. Isn’t that what I said? Maybe but your detailed instructions kind of threw me off. Sorry about that.

Understood. We know how often we have to add to an explanation because its seldom enough the first time.

[image] Sam_Bam: I can reset my cable modem and router remotely. Notice – remotely – I am not at home. Complex, yes, No cost option for me, yes as well. I have a GL.iNet Slate AX travel router and ‘old’ iPhone 12 on Visible’s cell service for $15 per month. (I take it with me if I travel an…

I can reset my cable modem and router remotely. – I am not at home

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ronl4625 April 10, 2025, 1:20pm 4

Arghhh,

All this made my head hurt. Solved it for $40. 10 minutes later online and working:sweat_smile:

Off and back on

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I can reset my cable modem and router remotely. – I am not at home

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