The best are controlled by a network or by phone. If you use Skype ... ;-) Don Bosman Information Technologist Libraries, Michigan State University 100 Library East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 [log in to unmask] (517) 432-6123 ext 233 Fax (517) 432-8374 -----Original Message----- From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Matt Holtz Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 3:42 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Merit about yesterday's trouble Typically, don't remote power strips require the network to be operating? Maybe I'm too removed from the routing world to know about all the cool new toys. ug