Scheduled restarting of home router
Overview
Project overview/description
This straightforward home use case demonstrates how the Shelly Plug S Gen 3 can be used to simplify and automate one of the most effective solutions for resolving common connectivity and minor issues with home networks: restarting the router. By enabling automated power cycling, commonly referred to as restarting or rebooting, the Shelly Plug S Gen 3 makes the process effortless and convenient.
Scope
This solution is perfect for households or small office setups where routers or switches are tucked away in inconvenient locations. Whether your networking equipment is perched on a high shelf, hidden in a cabinet, or simply inconvenient to reach, the Shelly Plug provides a straightforward and effective way to automate restarts. This solutions also applies to any kind of network equipment.
Challenges
Traditionally, router power cycling involves the following limitations or inconveniences:
Accessibility: Networking devices are often placed in difficult-to-reach areas, making manual restarts inconvenient.
Inconsistent Maintenance: Users (home owners) may forget to restart their devices periodically, which can lead to connection issues over time.
Manual Effort: Frequent manual restarts can be inconvenient.
Solution
By using the Shelly Plug S Gen 3 (or any other Shelly Plug you have available) into your network setup provides a seamless way to automate power cycling. The restart can be configured with any schedule of your choice, offering complete flexibility and adaptability.
Key Features:
Remote Access: Control the smart plug and, by extension, your router via the Shelly Cloud app.
Scheduling: Set automatic power cycles at specific times to ensure optimal performance.
Compact Design: The Shelly Plug S fits easily into any power outlet without obstructing adjacent sockets.
Value: For the small price of the Shelly product you get added value over time in terms of saved maintenance time and calls with Internet provider support, time loss, performance issues, etc.
For detailed step-by-step instructions on configuring scheduled restarts, visit the following link where it is described how to set it up via the Shelly Control App and the integrated device web interface: https://kb.shelly.cloud/knowledge-base/automating-home-router-restarts-using-shelly-plug.
Results
By implementing the Shelly Plug S Gen 3, users can have the following benefits:
Enhanced Convenience: Restart your router remotely or set schedules to automate the process.
Improved Network Performance: Regular power cycling clears memory caches and resolves connection issues, ensuring a smoother online experience.
Cost-Effectiveness: Adding the Shelly Plug eliminates the need for expensive troubleshooting calls or technical support visits.
Ease of Use: The Shelly Cloud app and device integrated web interface makes it easy to set up and manage cloud or local schedules, providing a user-friendly interface to control the plug.
Conclusion
The Shelly Plug offers a simple, cost-effective, and highly efficient solution for automating the power cycling of routers and modems. By addressing common pain points such as accessibility and manual effort, this device provides valuable upgrade to your home or office network. Whether you’re troubleshooting connectivity issues or maintaining consistent performance, the Shelly Plug S makes it more easy to achieve it.
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