Quick Steps to Reboot Your Router
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✅ Option 1: Physical Reboot (Combined Modem/Router)
If it's one device (modem + router in one):
- Unplug the power cable from the back of the router.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Plug it back in.
- Wait 1–2 minutes for it to fully boot up.
📱 Option 2: Reboot from Phone or Computer
If you're connected to Wi-Fi and want to reboot it from a browser:
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Open a browser (like Chrome or Safari).
- In the address bar, type your router’s IP address, usually:
192.168.0.1 or
192.168.1.1
(Check the label on the back of your router if unsure.)
- Log in to the router’s settings page.
Username: usually admin
Password: check the back of your router or your manual
- Look for a menu option like “System”, “Maintenance”, or “Administration”.
- Find and click “Reboot” or “Restart”.