The Novatel MiFi does not restart when the power comes up. You need to press the button on it. If you want a reliable Cellular hotspot that can be started by powering up the power supply, a Sierra Wireless AirCard (763) will work. It can also operate without the battery, so it is up only when you supply external power.
I have seen one for $10 (CAD) on eBay. A SIM card will cost you around $10-$15 and the data only plan should not be that bad. One of the simple solutions for rebooting the router or a modem is a mechanical timer/switch. Have it set up for a single on/off cycle somewhere during the night. If you are away and there is a power outage, the timing will drift, but it should not bother you (since you are away). Marek From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:41 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge monitor Guess you can no longer get a MiFi and monthly plan? We had one years ago. Worked really well. Just add a cellphone to your plan and fire it up as a hotspot? Leave it on the boat. Was just chatting with the Admiral about this. She handles the phone plan. She says we have an unused line on our plan. Huh? I have a spare iPhone in my desk. Hmmmmmm. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 2:58 PM Robert Boyer via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: All this depends on a reliable WIFI connection, right? Do you think your bilge pump switch, for example, is more or less reliable than your onboard WIFI connection? Bob
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
