You don't say what the modem is which doesn't help, however. If it is a USB powered modem then it will start up with the computer. If it has a separate power lead it
will not, can't be done - end of story.
However if it is not actually a modem but is in fact a router it should be left on 24/7 and not switched off at all.
T
February 2010
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