# RasPi Zero Wlan0( ) connection detecting

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**Created:** [16 January 2020 05:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-zero-wlan0-connection-detecting/20423 "2020-01-16T05:54:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Paul-Reed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/paul-reed/32/66906_2.png) [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Post date:** [17 January 2020 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-zero-wlan0-connection-detecting/20423/9 "2020-01-17T09:30:03Z")

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I had a similar problem which I described at;

> [@Auto modem reset when internet down](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-modem-reset-when-internet-down/8386/6):
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> I started by using a node-RED flow which controlled a MQTT remote relayboard, which worked very similar to your flow above, and removed power from the router causing a reboot, but eventually decided to build a stand-alone device, which would not be reliant upon node-RED running, or having communication between node-RED and the relayboard, for better resilience. I purchased a Wemos D1 Mini (ESP8266 device), also a 3V opto-isolated relay. Total cost about £4 from AliExpress! Then wrote a sketch …

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