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JoeHag
Tutor
Nov 23, 2020

remote reboot of orbi systems

i have current versions of code on all devices. I want to reboot the router AND ALL THE SATELLITES remotely (with software). When I connect with a browser - I see no way to reboot anything. If there...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 24, 2020

Success.

 

I repurposed one of my TP-Link HS-105 smart plugs.  Configured it with the Orbi guest WiFi and set it to turn OFF at 11:59am and turn ON at 12:02pm.  Plugged in a fan.  About 11:55 I disabled the Orbi guest access.  LED on the smart plug went from Blue to Orange (no WiFi) but the fan kept running.  Exactly at 11:59, the fan stopped.  At 12:02, the fan came back on.  That article was correct.  The "schedule' is stored in the plug itself and does not need WiFi or internet connection to work.

 

Just personally, I see no advantage to power cycling my entire house WiFi.  This experiment as a "proof of concept" was successful.  I have no idea if other brands of smart plugs operate in the same manner, but it would be easy enough to check.