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DynamoDan's avatar
DynamoDan
Tuning in
21 days ago

Restart modem/router remotely?

Hi, 

I'm having issues with my Internet and currently away. I'm hoping a fresh reboot will help. Is this possible remotely? 

Thanks! 

6 Replies

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta

    Remote access to the admin menu was once available, but that is all greyed out on our VM Hub now.

    A call to whoever checks your home whilst away may be the only option

  • Hi DynamoDan 

    Thanks for posting and welcome back to the community.

    I'll send you a PM now to help.

    Best wishes.

  • Tudor's avatar
    Tudor
    Very Insightful Person

    Can be done if you have your own networking equipment and run in modem mode.

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous

      How? If there is an internet outage or issue?

  • jpeg1's avatar
    jpeg1
    Alessandro Volta

    Plenty of web controlled mains switches available. Run your modern from one, just switch it off for a second and on again. 

    It won't work if the broadband connection has failed, but then neither will the modem. 

  • Roger_Gooner's avatar
    Roger_Gooner
    Alessandro Volta

    You can turn a smart plug off remotely but won't be able to turn it back on if it's connected to the hub.