How to reboot the router?

Many Wi-Fi users have noticed connection interruptions or slowdowns. Therefore, you need to know how to reboot your router. In many cases, this action solves the arisen problems with the operation of the device.

Why reboot the router, how can it help?

In fact, a router is a fairly simple device, but it has a processor and a certain amount of memory. In the case when the memory becomes insufficient, the quality of the router's operation decreases. What will restart the router give us? Unnecessary data will be erased, thereby facilitating the operation of the router. Sometimes, due to power surges, power outages or interruptions in the use of the services of the internet provider, the router may "freeze" or stop transmitting data altogether. In such cases, restarting the device will help reset errors and resume its work, while it will detect a less loaded channel and thereby improve the speed of the Wi-Fi signal.

What is the correct way to perform this action?

In principle, there are 3 effective ways to restart the router:

Manual

Perhaps this is the easiest of the ways, as it is suitable even for novice users. You can restart the router by unplugging it from the outlet for 15-20 seconds. This action will not lead to a failure of the settings, since this problem no longer exists on modern devices.

Mechanical

It is necessary to press the Power button on the back of the router - the device will be turned off. Wait a few seconds and press this button again to turn it on. It is important in this case not to confuse the Power button with the Reset, because when you press it, the settings will be reset.

Program

The latter method is a little more complicated than the previous ones, but usually it is used if the router is in hard-to-reach places and it is not possible to perform a mechanical or manual reboot.

We are often asked the question: "how to reboot the router remotely" or "how to enter the settings of the router from the phone"? The programmatic method involves rebooting the device through the browser. You must enter in the address bar: 92.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, then press Enter. A window will appear with the input of the login and password, which you can find on the box or case of the router. Or, try to enter standard data: login - admin, password - admin.

Basic recommendations for the correct reboot of devices from different manufacturers

We recommend that you read the detailed instructions to know how to properly reboot your router.

TP-LINK

You need to enter the router settings. In the Russian version, go to the item "System Tools" - "Restart", then click on the button of the same name. In English - "System Tools" - "Reboot" and the Reboot button.

NETIS

On the back of the case, hold down the button for 10-15 seconds. This action will reboot the device, the factory settings will be restored. To reboot the router remotely, follow the instructions:

1. In the address bar of your browser, enter: 192.168.1.1.
2. Enter the password and login that you previously specified during the settings.
3. In the upper right corner, click the "Advanced" button.
4. In the menu on the left, select the line "System", and just below click on "Restart the system".
5. Click the Restart button.

XIAOMI

This method refers to the manual method of rebooting the device, and you just need to unplug the router from the outlet and wait until the temporary memory is cleared (about 10-15 seconds), and then reconnect it.

If you reboot through the browser:

1. In the address bar, enter the IP of the device (it is indicated on the case) and then enter the login and password, which are also indicated on the case of the router.
2. On the main panel - in the upper right corner, click on the device name.
3. In the open window, select the line "Restart".
4. A window will pop up with information about the reboot, where you will need to click the "Reboot the router" button.

TENDA

1. On the bottom of the router, find a label with the address, username and password, which will need to be entered in the browser.
2. In the upper right corner, click on "System Tools".
3. In the settings of the router, on the sidebar on the left, click on the line "Restart"
4. On the pop-up page, click the "Restart Router" button.

The process of rebooting your router is fairly straightforward, however, if you have any questions, you can contact the support operator.