Author: Craig Lloyd / Source: How-To Geek
Every now and then your router will hiccup and need a bit of a jolt to get it working again. We all know the feeling of having to power-cycle our routers, but with a smart plug, you can make the process a piece of cake.
Why Routers Need Rebooting
It’s an annoying problem that most of us deal with, but it’s one of those things that we never really think about because it’s second nature, until now!
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We’ve explained before why routers need rebooting from time to time, but here’s the gist:
Maybe a bug is causing a memory leak, maybe the CPU is overheating, or maybe a full blown kernel panic has taken down the entire system.
What’s the simplest fix for these sorts of computer problems? Turning it on and off again.
Your router is nothing more than a simple computer, so when it starts to take on issues, restarting it usually fixes the problem. And as for the whole “wait 30 seconds before booting it back up,” that’s because routers have capacitors, which are like tiny batteries that can continue to power critical components for a bit longer, usually anywhere from 10-30 seconds. So by waiting at least 30 seconds before booting the router back up, you’re ensuring that it’s completely powered down and all pre-existing memory is wiped.
How to Reboot Your Router from the Couch
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