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AllaN01Bear

(24,853 posts) Mon Apr 7, 2025, 10:32 PM Apr 7

had some issues with my cable internet modem.

the router wouldnt connect. so i turned the computer off and counted 10 seconds . restarted . badda boom . badda bing, we have internet.

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had some issues with my cable internet modem. (Original Post) AllaN01Bear Apr 7 OP

WHen I have router problems. LogDog75 Apr 7 #1

That is my 'go to' when the router or modem starts acting up. OldBaldy1701E Apr 8 #4

Re-booting can clear up a lot of recalcitrant electronic difficulties. magicarpet Apr 7 #2

I actually like to cycle power on my modem periodically... Wounded Bear Apr 8 #3

LogDog75

(408 posts)

1. WHen I have router problems.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2025, 10:35 PM

Apr 7

I reboot it by unplugging it for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. That always works.

OldBaldy1701E

(7,710 posts)

4. That is my 'go to' when the router or modem starts acting up.

Reply to LogDog75 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 07:07 AM

Apr 8

But then again, my IT friends freak out when I do this. Usually because they want to try 1000 different things that don't ever work due to being sure that they can 'fix'' it. (Spoiler, they usually end up doing my trick, but only after wasting hours trying to prove how amazing they are.)

magicarpet

(18,084 posts)

2. Re-booting can clear up a lot of recalcitrant electronic difficulties.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2025, 10:37 PM

Apr 7

Wounded Bear

(61,781 posts)

3. I actually like to cycle power on my modem periodically...

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 12:25 AM

Apr 8

I won't say it's once a week, because I don't remember it all the time, but it's a good idea.

Works for cell phones as well.

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