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Timeout on broadband router

RaggedRat — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:24:16 GMT

When I plug in my mobile router it switches itself off after a few seconds. Annoyingly takes the time it takes for my computer to boot so by the time the computer tries to connect the router has switched itself off and I have to turn it on again and then tell the computer to reconnect.

Is it possible to either lengthen the inactivity timeout or disable it?

Re: Timeout on broadband router

Jon_K — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:50:43 GMT

Hi @RaggedRat.

Welcome to the community.

Which mobile WiFi device are you using?

Is it switching off completely or going into power saving mode?

Jon

Re: Timeout on broadband router

RaggedRat — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:50:04 GMT

From the box:

Model: 4GEE Wifi Mini

Type: EE70-sAE8GB3

I'm guessing Power Saving mode as the battery LED is on (constant).

Re: Timeout on broadband router

Jon_K — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:23:14 GMT

Hi @RaggedRat.

Is your WiFi Mini connected to power when this happens?

Jon

Re: Timeout on broadband router

RaggedRat — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:10:40 GMT

Yes, connected to my 12V DC (I live on a narrowboat) via a cigarette lighter to USB adaptor. I know this works as I used the same to charge my 'phone.

Re: Timeout on broadband router

Christopher_G — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:17:58 GMT

Hi @RaggedRat

Could you try a master reset of the device please?

Remove the bumper to uncover the Reset button.
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the Reset button for approxamately 5 seconds.
The device will restart automatically.

Let us know if it works any better.

Chris

Re: Timeout on broadband router

RaggedRat — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:46:22 GMT

Reset, re-entered passwords etc. Made no difference. All I want to know is can I disable this? Power saving isn't a problem as a) I always use it plugged in b) I always switch it off when I'm not using it.

Re: Timeout on broadband router

Christopher_G — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:47:29 GMT

I'm not aware of any way to disable it, @RaggedRat.

Chris