there are a couple of solutions out there that let you dial-in remotely with a PC. they offer a lot more functions than simple toggle, but also more pricey.

there's also a pager-based version for about $500 out there from a small company in Colorado, i forget the name. Nightwind or something like that

a better solution would be to replace that Linksys with a Cisco AP which will almost never hang up under normal use. better yet, check that your Linksys has the latest firmware



On Feb 8, 2004, at 12:53 PM, Rob Kelley wrote:

I've been thinking lately to cycle the power on my machines while I'm
away (My Linksys often locks up, making the whole network inaccessible
from the outside.  Google posts and personal experience show just
recycling gets it working again...)

A couple devices let you power on and off a machine simply by calling
in and typing in a code.  FYI, Here's the one's I've found.

Consumer (X10 --$55.95):
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Products/default.asp?Product=x10pro/TR16A

Industrial (DATAPROBE $275)
http://www.dataprobe.com/power/ppal.html

Has anyone on list tackled this issue before? Does anybody know some
better choices for a phone-based remote controller?

Thanks in advance.

Rob

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