diff --git a/automated_shutdown/eth-monitor.timer b/automated_shutdown/eth-monitor.timer
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+sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/eth-monitor.timer
+
+
+[Unit]
+Description=Timer for Ethernet Connection Monitor
+
+[Timer]
+OnBootSec=5min
+OnUnitActiveSec=1min
+AccuracySec=1s
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=timers.target
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