Cable (Spectrum, including former Cox)
Unplug the modem and router. Wait 60 seconds. Plug in the modem, wait for steady lights, then the router.
Fiber (AT&T, Wyyerd, Ting and others)
Unplug the router and the fiber box (ONT) power. Wait a minute. Power the fiber box first, then the router. Don't bend or unplug the thin fiber cord.
5G home internet
Unplug the gateway for a minute. If it's slow afterward, try a window facing the nearest tower and check signal in the app.
Starlink
Reboot from the Starlink app or unplug the power supply for a minute. The app shows outages and obstructions.
Business networks
Outside in: modem or ONT, firewall, switches, then access points. Confirm your backup line took over.
Restarting often? A battery backup fixes many power-blip outages.
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More questions
Should I press reset?
No. Unplugging restarts the device. Reset erases your settings.
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