Cable (Spectrum, including former Cox)
Unplug the modem and router for 60 seconds. Plug the modem in first and wait for steady lights, then the router.
Fiber (AT&T, Frontier, Google Fiber, open-access providers)
Unplug the router and the fiber box (ONT). Wait a minute. Power the fiber box first, then the router. Don't touch the thin fiber cord.
5G home internet
Unplug for a minute. If speeds are poor afterward, try a window facing the nearest tower and check signal in the app.
Business networks
Outside in: modem or ONT, firewall, switches, access points. Confirm failover worked.
Rebooting a lot? A battery backup prevents power-blip dropouts.
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Related questions
Should I use the reset button?
No. Unplugging restarts the device. Reset erases settings and your WiFi password.
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