You may find the need to Reboot the Router/Modem, if your computer, iPhone or Android phone is experiencing network connectivity issues and is unable to connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Depending on the Service provider, you may either have separate Router and Modem units or a combined (or single) unit that functions as both Router and Modem.
Irrespective of whether you have a combined Router/Modem unit or separate Modem and Router units, the steps to Reboot these devices are practically the same.
How to Reboot Router and Modem
The fastest way to Reboot Router/Modem is to simply switch OFF the power supply to these devices for a brief period of time and then switch ON the power supply.
In most cases, this simple step is good enough to fix network connectivity issues. If this did not help, you can follow the steps below to properly Reboot your Router/Modem.
1. Unplug the Modem/Router from its Power supply source.
2. Wait for 60 seconds and connect back the Modem/Router to its Power Supply source.
The purpose of waiting is to allow the capacitors of the Router/Modem to completely discharge and erase their settings.
Another reason for waiting is to make sure that the modem completely disconnects from Internet Service Provider (ISP) and needs to establish a new connection when it restarts.
3. After plugging the Router/Modem to its power supply source, wait for all the lights on the Modem/Router to light up.
Once all the lights on the Modem are switched ON, try to use the internet on your computer or phone that was bothering you with network connectivity issues.