How to automatically reboot default Plusnet router??

[#1]

I have the 36Mbs Fibre package, and noticed that after running an online speed test it was only averaging about 20Mbs.

I contacted support and they suggested I unplug the router and then power up and try again. This actually seemed to work, however, after a few days the speed starts to drop once again.

I have logged into the router and I cannot find the option (which has existed on every other router I have owned) to schedule an automatic reboot. Does this option exist on the Plusnet default router???

[#2]

Conventional wisdom is that you shouldn't reboot a fibre connection too often, as it can cause your line speed to be downgraded by the software in the cabinet.

That said, if your connection improves with a reboot, then the only solution I can think of with a Plusnet supplied router is a plug in timer, that will cut the power at a specified time.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/plug-in-compact-timer/44241?tc=BA7&ds_kid=92700019905958453&ds_rl=1241687...

[#3]

Rather than fighting it why not go onto Ebay, spend £20-30 on a Smarthub 6 and use that instead of the flaky Plusnet offering?

[#4]

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@mikelahey wrote:

Conventional wisdom is that you shouldn't reboot a fibre connection too often, as it can cause your line speed to be downgraded by the software in the cabinet.

That said, if your connection improves with a reboot, then the only solution I can think of with a Plusnet supplied router is a plug in timer, that will cut the power at a specified time.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/plug-in-compact-timer/44241?tc=BA7&ds_kid=92700019905958453&ds_rl=1241687...

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okay, well I have a couple of older routers which have the reboot option, I can use one of them if necessary.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to why my speed drops after a period of time?

Never heard that fibre connections shouldn't be rebooted too often.....?? I don't doubt you on this, but can you add any more details as to why the speed would be downgraded by software in the cabinet by a reboot?

[#5]

It's very simple. In the cabinet is a Line Management (DLM) device that automatically tunes your line for the best performance. If it sees the line dropping too often it assumes that there is a fault on the line and slows your connection down to try to compensate and correct the problem.

[#6]

I can understand this if the router is being rebooted continuously (dozens of times per hour) but surely rebooting the router a couple of times a week is not going to result in the slowing of the connection is it???