Reboot the router: how and for what it is done

What does an average user usually do when he finds a problem with an Internet connection or download speed? That's right - calls for technical support. Meanwhile, most of these problems are solved at the very first stage: it helps reset the router, which the operator, for example, Rostelecom (and any other provider) asks to do first.

If a problem occurs, the first step is to reboot.

When the router is working permanently on the network, some of its interfaces may sometimes hang, for example, a WAN port or a Wi-Fi transmitter. This may be a computer, in particular, a network card. And here it turns out that many users do not even know how to restart the router and computer.

Ways to reboot the router

Reboot can be done in different ways, as long as the result leads to the solution to your problem. We provide a description of three options with a detailed description of each of them:

  • power failure;
  • reload through the control page;
  • restart via computer using telnet client.

And now more about each of them.

Reboot power

The simplest thing you can do in order for the router to reconnect to the provider’s equipment is to temporarily turn off the power. To do this, most routers have an “On / Off” or “Power” button located on the back panel next to the power connector. Turn off the device, pause for about half a minute, and then turn it on again.

Do not confuse it with the "Reset" button! By pressing it, you reset the settings of the router to the factory settings, and then you need to re-configure.

It should be noted that the “Power” button does not always reset the current connection. In addition, some manufacturers do not provide for the presence of such a button. In this case, unplugging the power cord will help either from the connector on the rear panel or from the outlet. In the same half a minute, you can turn it back on.

Reboot via management interface

But how to reboot the router if it is located in another room or access to it for some reason is difficult? Then you can remotely reboot it through the computer: go to the settings page and make a software restart. This is considered the most correct way in terms of equipment safety.

The scheme is simple: you need to go to the management page by typing in the address bar of your browser the IP-address of access to the settings of the router. In the menu, find the section responsible for the system and reboot. For example, on TP Link N-Series routers, this function can be found through the System Tools - Reboot menu. On this page you will see the button of the same name, it remains to press it and wait until the reboot is complete.

Restart with telnet access

Another option to remotely restart the router is to give a command via the console using the telnet service. Perhaps someone will find it easier and faster. On Windows XP, this is indeed very fast:

  1. Start the command line: “Start” - “Run” - “cmd” or the key combination Win + R.
  2. Enter the telnet command and the IP router.
  3. Log in by entering a username and password to manage.
  4. Type the reboot command and press Enter.

If your computer is running Windows 7 or 8, then you will need a little more movement. In these systems, there is no built-in telnet client, so access to the management console will need to be obtained using a third-party program. The simplest is the PuTTy utility. Download and install it, and to restart the router, follow these steps:

  1. In the field “Host Name” enter the IP-address for access to the router.
  2. In the "Connection Type" select "Telnet".
  3. Open the console with the "Open" button (in the left part of the program window under the list of sections).

Further actions in the console without changes: log in and enter the command to reboot.

Conclusion

At the first sign of a slow Internet connection or when the network is completely disconnected, the first recommended action is to restart the router and computer. We have described to you several ways how to restart the router, and you need to choose the most suitable one for you and try it in action.

If in the process you have any questions or difficulties, please contact us in the comments.