Internet on the Islands

granitebox · 01-14-2022, 10:37 AM

I'm installing some new network devices and came across this potentially nifty device. For those with a cable modem on the islands and you are in need of a reboot to regain connectivity - perhaps this device helps. Ubiquiti is the manufacturer and they are solid supplier of enterprise grade equipment.

The SmartPower Plug detects an offline condition and reboots the modem.

Descant · 01-14-2022, 11:18 AM

I have a friend who uses a Ubiquiti bullet to access wi-fi from the mainland a couple of miles away. You need a straight uncluttered line of sight.

codeman671 · 01-14-2022, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by granitebox

I'm installing some new network devices and came across this potentially nifty device. For those with a cable modem on the islands and you are in need of a reboot to regain connectivity - perhaps this device helps. Ubiquiti is the manufacturer and they are solid supplier of enterprise grade equipment.

The SmartPower Plug detects an offline condition and reboots the modem.

Thats pretty slick. I was going to set up a timer to reboot it every night for the winter but never got a chance at closing. I will try one of these in the spring.

Blue Thunder · 01-14-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Thats pretty slick. I was going to set up a timer to reboot it every night for the winter but never got a chance at closing. I will try one of these in the spring.

I have a simple light timer on my router and all of my cameras. They reset every night around midnight….saved me many times when there was an outage or quick power bump.

BT

Slickcraft · 01-14-2022, 04:02 PM

I have timers as well, set for a short off/on at around midnight. If it really works, the SmartPower plug looks like a simpler solution.

I'm not sure what is involved in having it monitor the internet connection. Hopefully the phone and UniFi app are needed only to set up a WiFi connection for the smart plug then the plug is on its own.

Patofnaud · 01-14-2022, 04:59 PM

Looked at that dongle, it looks pretty cool.

If you have to recycle the modem a lot during the winter, just use an analog lamp timer set to turn off/on at midnight every night. )

mswlogo · 01-16-2022, 07:20 AM

That’s a good find. I’ve also done the daily timer trick years ago but later found things stable enough to stay up and not need it. Also had one on a flaky web cam. My place might as well be on an island in the middle of winter 120 miles away

The reviews of the SmartPlug on Amazon was not great but there are several similar devices. This one had the best reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MCRQPCS

Descant · 01-26-2022, 10:39 AM

An email today says "We have scheduled upgrades to our core equipment in our data center, overnight tonight." Of course, that means little to islanders for a few months, but at least they are continuing improvements.

Island Express · 02-21-2022, 04:10 AM

Can anybody recommend a good wireless internet provider for Cow Island ?

Descant · 02-21-2022, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Express

Can anybody recommend a good wireless internet provider for Cow Island ?

Generally, you nered line of sight to the provider. Starlink may work on one side of Cow, not on the other. Same for Hub66.

01-14-2022, 10:37 AM	#1
granitebox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Steamboat Springs - Bear Island Posts: 151 Thanks: 134 Thanked 79 Times in 34 Posts	Internet on the Islands I'm installing some new network devices and came across this potentially nifty device. For those with a cable modem on the islands and you are in need of a reboot to regain connectivity - perhaps this device helps. Ubiquiti is the manufacturer and they are solid supplier of enterprise grade equipment. The SmartPower Plug detects an offline condition and reboots the modem.

01-14-2022, 04:59 PM	#6
Patofnaud Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tilton/Paugus Bay Posts: 234 Thanks: 13 Thanked 61 Times in 43 Posts	Looked at that dongle, it looks pretty cool. If you have to recycle the modem a lot during the winter, just use an analog lamp timer set to turn off/on at midnight every night. ) Last edited by Patofnaud; 01-14-2022 at 05:06 PM. Reason: further research, changed my mind :)

01-26-2022, 10:39 AM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,028 Thanks: 1,208 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	Upgrfade HUB66 An email today says "We have scheduled upgrades to our core equipment in our data center, overnight tonight." Of course, that means little to islanders for a few months, but at least they are continuing improvements.

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Island Express Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Cow Island Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Internet Service Providers for the Islands Can anybody recommend a good wireless internet provider for Cow Island ?

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01-14-2022, 11:18 AM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,028 Thanks: 1,208 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	I have a friend who uses a Ubiquiti bullet to access wi-fi from the mainland a couple of miles away. You need a straight uncluttered line of sight.

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,216 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	I have timers as well, set for a short off/on at around midnight. If it really works, the SmartPower plug looks like a simpler solution. I'm not sure what is involved in having it monitor the internet connection. Hopefully the phone and UniFi app are needed only to set up a WiFi connection for the smart plug then the plug is on its own.

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mswlogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 660 Thanks: 196 Thanked 222 Times in 143 Posts	That’s a good find. I’ve also done the daily timer trick years ago but later found things stable enough to stay up and not need it. Also had one on a flaky web cam. My place might as well be on an island in the middle of winter 120 miles away The reviews of the SmartPlug on Amazon was not great but there are several similar devices. This one had the best reviews. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MCRQPCS

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