Re: Suggestions for remotely rebooting a DSL modem

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I've gotta assume that if you reckon the router needs a reboot then RWW/VPN
in through the router is probably not possible. IF internet connection to
the SBS is possible you wouldn't be asking the question. Right?

SO, we start looking at alternate methods of 'getting in' to the office and
doing something.

Trained bird/cat/dog? A trained animal could possibly enter through an
opening small enough to disallow human entry. Perform the task for you.
Someone living close to the office could be asked to visit, push a switch.
Do security guards patrol the building? It may take a few goes but they may
be able to be trained similarly to the animals.

More 'geeky' solutions are available.
There are devices which will sit on your phone line, the other side of which
will connect to power, you call the office, let the phone ring once, hang
up, call again within a certain time and the device will power cycle
equipment attached to it. I haven't seen such a device advertised since the
80's or 90's but I'm sure they still exist.

I suppose that if you had POTS RRAS Dialin you probably wouldn't be asking
the question.

"Bob Genestet" <bob_genestet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ueKZBm%23aGHA.612@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I was on the road last end and my PocketPC
mysteriously stopped synchronizing with my SBS 2003 server. I have a
business DSL account with CenturyTel which unfortunately requires an
occasional modem reboot. I would appreciate any suggestions from all
readers for a solution for remotely rebooting a DSL modem when there is no
one at the office to do it.

Thanks,
Bob



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