Intelligent power cycling of a wireless modem

Abstract

A system for initiating a connection to a wireless network using a wireless modem, where the system maintains the connection to the wireless network when the wireless modem becomes idle. The system determines that there is a problem using the wireless modem by monitoring the status of the wireless modem. In response to a determination that there is a problem using the wireless modem, the system automatically cycles power to the wireless modem and again initiates a connection to the wireless network using the wireless modem. The system may be implemented by an apparatus having a power control device with a power outlet and a first communication interface receiving power control commands. The control device controls power to the power outlet according to the received power control commands. A wireless modem is coupled to the power control device. A controlling device has a second communication interface through which the controlling device monitors the status of the wireless modem device. The controlling device also has a third communication interface through which the controlling device sends power control commands to the power control device.

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