How to disconnect dial-up by applying timer ?

[Dwij]

I want to know is there any mechanism or trick where you can disconnect your dial-up connection or network/internet connection after a predefined and specific amout of time.

If anyone knows how to do this, please inform some solution on applying timer to disconnect the dial-up connection ?

thank you..//

[Big Fish]

To disconnect your internet connection (dial-up / PPPoE) at a specified time, follow these steps:

• Open Notepad and type this command line:
  rundll32 iedkcs32.dll,CloseRASConnections
  
  
• Save the file as "c:\disconnect.bat" (with quotes in order to avoid double-extensions)
  
  
• Click Start >> Run >> type control schedtasks
  
  
• Double-click Add Scheduled Task. The Scheduled Task Wizard starts.
  
  
• Click Next >> Under Click the program you want Windows to run >> click Browse.
  
  
• In the Select Program to Schedule dialog box, locate the file disconnect.bat in C:\
  
  
• Click Open >> Under Perform this task, specify a name for the task and how frequently you want this task to run, and then click Next.
  
  
• Under Select the time and day you want this task to start, specify a start time and date for the task, and then click Next. Type the user name and password to run this task under, and then click Next. Click Finish.

[Zachary]

Connection Keeper is a free Internet Connection Timer Disconnect Program.

Connection Keeper is an invaluable time-saving tool for dial-up users. This free program simulates Internet browsing (at a random interval) to prevent your connection from appearing idle, thus preventing your ISP from dropping your connection due to inactivity.

Connection Keeper can also automatically close many types of popup windows, such as those asking if you wish to stay connected.

And if your connection is lost, Connection Keeper can automatically dial back in, restoring the connection as fast as possible. Save your time and sanity.

[Snake08]

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