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Auto Reboot of a nighthawk X6 R8000 router
Hello Community: I have a Nighthawk X6 R8000 Router, I would like to place it on an automatic BOOTUP schedule at least once a week at a certain time at night. I checked the internet but all...
One reason why there isn't a scheduled reboot feature is that for most common working environments, a reboot is not needed or should be needed. If there is a reboot needed that seems to clear some problem, then the problem should be investigated and troubleshot to find out the real cause of the problem and take steps to correct it. There designed to work online 24/7.
Items that can cause problems, ISP services, modems, wifi, and improper cooling of routers. Running of a laptop cooler under routers can help keep them cooler and last longer. Heat will damage electronics over time.
I've never had to reboot ANY of my routers when online on a schedule.
My R8000 worked great the last time I had it online:
I agree with FURRYe38 . Rebooting a router on a set schedule is treating a symptom and not addressing the root cause of a problem.
If you are really determined to reboot your router on a schedule, buy a smart plug for Alexa and program it to power off and then power on a few minutes later once a week.