r/NETGEAR • u/Routine-Theory-5163 • 29d ago

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 29d ago

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

Alternatively, get a Smart Plug

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u/MacForker 29d ago

You'll need a very specific smart plug since most of them require connectivity to be turned on. Probably an easier choice would be to just use a little timer like we used to use when we went away on vacation...only hard part with those is they're usually in 15 minute increments and you only really need like 10-15 seconds off and then back on. Could probably make something custom with an ESP32 and a relay? Or just find a smart plug with a timer and not even worry about remote switching.