Remotely Disconnect Dongle

[Callidus]

Dongle is plugged into the computer.

If I was to remote desktop into the computer with the dongle plugged in, is there a CMD command to essentially do the same thing as pull the dongle out and plug it back in to get a new IP?

I tried the ipconfig /release then /renew but that doesn't give an new IP.

[SilentHill]

phone tethering works great

[Callidus]

This is a current situation though so phone tethering won't help me at all.

Just need to find a way to remotely disable the dongle to achieve a new IP. I can't physically take the dongle out to reset it.

[Bunneh]

Why cant you take the dongle with you? since it is a mobile device?

Unless you are going outside the UK?

[Callidus]

..because it won't achieve a UK IP address if I am abroad.

It's going to be connected to a dedicated server, I can access the dedicated server but then to reset the dongle I wouldn't be able to manually disconnect it. There must be a CMD command to do this automatically though, just wondered if anyone knew what it was.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Callidus

Dongle is plugged into the computer.

If I was to remote desktop into the computer with the dongle plugged in, is there a CMD command to essentially do the same thing as pull the dongle out and plug it back in to get a new IP?

I tried the ipconfig /release then /renew but that doesn't give an new IP.

That's not a release command for remotes though. ( 99% sure it is not).

What are you running?

[Callidus]

Huawei 02 4G Dongle.

You're right it's only for local IP, not remote network adapters.

[Bunneh]

Been searching high and low with this... nice to think for a change.

You can get a router that supports 3G dongles..
and just like a normal router you can login into the router and force it to restart or try using wake on lan.

https://www.draytek.co.uk/archive/kb_vigor_3g.html

[Callidus]

Thanks for this - will look into it for sure

[JamesNorth101]

Originally Posted by Bunneh

Been searching high and low with this... nice to think for a change.

You can get a router that supports 3G dongles..
and just like a normal router you can login into the router and force it to restart or try using wake on lan.

https://www.draytek.co.uk/archive/kb_vigor_3g.html

Really interesting fine there Bunneh

Possibly very useful for holidays

[xShevaa7x]

Did you try going to the gateway for the device 192.168.1.1 and disconnecting with the software and reconnecting? Not sure if it would give a new I.P. I'm going away soon too, so I might try and find a way.

Edit: It works;

Go to 192.168.1.1 log in with the following details

Username: admin
Password: admin

Click on System and then on the left hand side click "Device Settings" which expands and shows a few options, click "Reboot". Wait for it to reboot and the device changes I.P. (Just tested it).

[Geegee83]

Good info xSheevaa7x

[Callidus]

Yes it does work! Good work xSheevaa7x