Thread: how to automatically shutdown my modem

Hey guys

can u give tell me how to automatically shutdown my modem from power when downloding completes

its bcoz after the downloading gets completed in middle of night so full night the modem is on which leads to wastage of electricity

There is no software shutdown option for modems (most of them, that is). A modem is not designed for being shut off.

Originally Posted by just4kix

There is no software shutdown option for modems (most of them, that is). A modem is not designed for being shut off.

is it true that modem gets spoilts if kept on for long time

SDS (Shutdown Scheduler) screenshot and download at SnapFiles.com

the program seems to be in Polish(?)
save the screen shot with English windows.

Not tried.

When your Download Manager ,shuts down computer
modem also to be switched off.

TRY and give feedback.

A modem can be kept on safely for 8 hours at a stretch. Keep it well ventilated and periodically clean the dust on it.

My firends in US keep the modem on 24x7.

@essbebe, how on earth will it possible to switch off the electric supply to the modem?

well at working place i never shutdown my modem.....its 24x7 from its beginning(with some exceptions ).......& i never faced a problem yet.....though my bro in his office have same thing & replaced the adapter......i am too lazy to clean my modem..

@just4kix

@essbebe, how on earth will it possible to switch off the electric supply to the modem?

Not tried.

When your Download Manager ,shuts down computer
modem also to be switched off.

The clue is" modem also to be switched Off !"
can be done but little complicated and beyond the
scope of this thread.

I am not challenging - I am just asking.

There is a solution however. When I used to live in UK, I saw electronically timed plug sockets. These were mainly used for electric water heaters. This device had a timer device and an electrical socket. It directly plugged into the standard wall socket. You could set the start time and end time on this and you could control the appliance power that way.

Originally Posted by manish1991in

is it true that modem gets spoilts if kept on for long time

if u download torrents den use utorrent it has option to shut down after download is complete...

Originally Posted by omya

if u download torrents den use utorrent it has option to shut down after download is complete...

That option will shutdown the PC; not the modem/router.

Originally Posted by manish1991in

is it true that modem gets spoilts if kept on for long time

Depends upon the quality of the modem. Cheap Chinese routers tend to act up in case of over heating. But reputed brands remain stable when when it is heated up.

Mine is kept on 24x7. Am using a D-Link 2540T.

@just4kix

The condition by thread starter.
He programs a downloads ( auto scheduler/s)

When D/L is complete at whichever time computer PSU is switched off. ( can be aT 3am 4 AM 0512AM 0718AM etc )

At the same time Modem power supply also to be switched off.

Modem power requirements ( ( Usually )
( input 230V AC output can be 5V to 12 V DC or 9V to 12 V AC ) Max Rating say 12V + or -ve DC 1 amp.

PC Power Supply Connectors and Pinouts

If possible buy a internal ADSL Router cost Rs 800, PC will shutdown and the Router too.
http://cgi.ebay.in/ADSL-Modem-Intern...222132001r2978

@indranil.
added Rep+

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# Don't require free electricity outlet. (Draws power from the computer's power supply.)
# Convenient for Computer Users....

Also check up USB only modems, which draw power from the computer.

Anyone in this forum using the internal ADSL modem listed in http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post123864 (how to automatically shutdown my modem) ?

Downloading Power Shutdown
Shareware: NOT TRIED

Power Shutdown is an auto-shutdown program.
It has 11 commands:
Logoff, restart, turn off the computer, play media files, screen saver, standby, disconnect the modem, and more.

You can choose to launch the commands...
at the exact time, or
after a specified time has elapsed, or
when certain conditions are met.(For example, when the file downloading is done, Power Shutdown will disconnect the modem automatically)

reply plese

but that software is for dial up shutdown
i want cable modem shutdown software






can i take the power from my computer to switch on modem so that if i shudown my comp the modem also switches off

which part od the comp supply power?

1.Mention your modem make and model ?
Are you using a cable modem ? You mean ADSL MODEM ?

2.Needed Power supply details of the PS adapter for the modem.

can i take the power from my computer to switch on modem so that if i shudown my comp the modem also switches off

NO. This way better.

computer on +modem switch ON=Modem ON
computer OFF +modem switch on= Modem OFF
AC input to modem from "ON" condition of Computer Power switch ( Front Panel) Soldering required.

3.Also any spare power cable for CDROM /floppy drive etc,
in the computer. ( from the SMPS PSU of computer )

so much effort to save the power used by the modem for a few hours???

@superprash2003

it started with "Not possible" timers,
then "maybe" PCI modem/ USB port ,
then "'possible" etc.

Will wait for feedback.


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if the power supply given to the modem from UPS, and UPS could control from computer through any software or script..... when we auto shut the computer automatically UPS and modem also shutdown.... is it possible?.... I am just throwing the idea..... technically i don't know....

Good idea.
But this depends on computer/modem being
switched OFF first.
WHEND/L
completed.
Some sort of current "no load" relay/trip circuit/ may be required.

Reverse of MCB ( miniature circuit breaker) which trips when current Overload/short is sensed !

so it means that u can keep ur modem on for 24 hrs
i have DNA A211 modem

is same applicable to my modem

so it means that u can keep ur modem on for 24 hrs
i have DNA A211 modem

The modem may work , but the power adapter may get too hot and go faulty.
Switch off lights/fans/ electronic eqpts/TV/computer/Modem/ etc when not in use.
Save electricity.

Well... I keep my net on from 1pm to 8am every day .. I give rest to modem from 8am to 1 pm ..