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TScts0418
post Mar 3 2024, 05:41 PM, updated 2y ago

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hi all, so recently I'm using 5g router and noticed that sometimes when idle for too long the internet will be down and the only way to solve it is restart the router, so just wondering is there any way to solve this except restarting the router myself? I looked into smart plug as well but seems like none of them can check for internet connection and restart the power, I'm not looking into custom router firmware as well, not sure is there any other way?
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post Mar 3 2024, 05:42 PM

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What lousy router is that?
TScts0418
post Mar 3 2024, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(Chanwsan @ Mar 3 2024, 05:42 PM)
What lousy router is that?
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tapo deco 5g, but don't really think this is related to the router, more like how the telco handle the connection, if I stay at home whole day using the internet this never happen
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post Mar 3 2024, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(cts0418 @ Mar 3 2024, 05:41 PM)
hi all, so recently I'm using 5g router and noticed that sometimes when idle for too long the internet will be down and the only way to solve it is restart the router, so just wondering is there any way to solve this except restarting the router myself? I looked into smart plug as well but seems like none of them can check for internet connection and restart the power, I'm not looking into custom router firmware as well, not sure is there any other way?
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Asus has a setting where you can schedule to restart based on prefered time. I always set mine to restart at 3 am every day

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post Mar 3 2024, 05:58 PM

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If your router (gateway) kotak, there's no way to reach any other device on the network, much less to reboot your device remotely.

So get a better router.
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post Mar 3 2024, 06:01 PM

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Use a timer switch.

Been using this Tesco-branded one for 15 years now. Just input the time and day and it will cycle the power for 30 seconds.

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moiskyrie
post Mar 3 2024, 06:02 PM

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Like old time I use tplink repeater....
If ON too long and overheat....
The connection will die....
Need restart...
Same as unifi router....
I use fan under to cold it off...

As for you case,
Maybe some setting cause it as it may disconnected after some time no activity to save data....
TScts0418
post Mar 3 2024, 06:30 PM

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for restart, yes my router does have the option to restart at a set interval, I set it at midnight 4am now, but if lets say the internet is down at 8am in the morning, I have to wait long time until it restart and I will lost access to my cctv for quite some time. Just thinking is there any other tools that can help automate this or not, http://resetplug.com/ is the only one I found, but technically I believe any smart plug should be able to do this if they allowed us to do that kind of customization.
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post Mar 3 2024, 06:38 PM

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QUOTE(cts0418 @ Mar 3 2024, 06:30 PM)
for restart, yes my router does have the option to restart at a set interval, I set it at midnight 4am now, but if lets say the internet is down at 8am in the morning, I have to wait long time until it restart and I will lost access to my cctv for quite some time. Just thinking is there any other tools that can help automate this or not, http://resetplug.com/ is the only one I found, but technically I believe any smart plug should be able to do this if they allowed us to do that kind of customization.
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https://5gstore.com/product/8897_5gstore_re...controlled.html


U can try this.

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This 5GStore IP power switch automatically pings five different targets; when it is unable to do so, it will power-cycle any devices that are connected to its power source.

Ideal for both home and business networks, this IP power switch from 5GStore prevents connections from timing out or going dormant. This remote switch for outlets also allows you to create an automatic power schedule. Contact us if you have any questions about IP Power Switches and how these items can benefit your network continuity.


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Another similar device

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post Mar 3 2024, 07:13 PM

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Dismantle it and change the thermal pad...

Most likely thermal pad failed and caused overheating.
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post Mar 4 2024, 07:59 AM

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DDWRT based firmware normally have option to schedule ping to a website and restart if no connection.
It's sad that this feature is not common on typical router firmwares make by big companies.

 

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