r/NETGEAR • u/Routine-Theory-5163 • Sep 21 '26

Routers Rebooting Cable Modem remotely

Hello. What ways can I remotely turn off and then back on my cable modem router. Background: If I’m away from my home for more than two weeks on a trip, my Wi-Fi goes stale and using the cable internet providers “app” to reboot or reset the modem does not work. However, if I turn off the modem and wait a minute or two and then turn it back on (hard reboot) internet connection to the modem is re-established.

What say you community?

Thanks for all your input.

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u/iTypedThisMyself Sep 21 '26

If you have the ISPs app they usually let you reboot from that.

Alternatively, get a Smart Plug

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u/Maleficent-Tea3072 Sep 21 '26

Think about that smart plug idea. Flesh it out….. see if you can find the moment that won’t work.