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The router is at the heart of our Internet connection. Whether it's working, watching videos, or playing online, we're counting on him 24 hours a day. Yet, over time, your connection can slow down. Restarting your router can improve the quality of your network and extend the life of the device. But how often should it be done? And how do we do it effectively?
Should you really restart your router?
A router is designed to operate continuously. In theory, it could stay on without ever being restarted. So why do some people recommend turning it off regularly?
Over time, the router cache can fill with unnecessary data, which may slow down the connection. In addition, the connected devices can accumulate communication errors with the network. A simple setting makes it possible to correct these errors and improve the speed of the Internet.
How often should you restart your router?
There is no universal response, but here are some recommendations:
- Once a week: ideal to avoid the accumulation of bugs and slowdowns.
- Once a month: sufficient if your connection is working well and you do not have a throughput problem.
- As soon as you see a slowing down: if your WiFi becomes unstable, a setting may be enough to solve the problem.
On the other hand, there is no need to restart it every day, it would only use the device unnecessarily.
How to restart your router correctly
There are two main ways to restart a router:
Method 1: Manually restart the router
- Disconnect the power cord from the socket outlet.
- Wait about a minute to allow the device to reset completely.
- Reconnect the cord and wait for the router to restart (this usually takes 1 to 2 minutes).
Tip: Take the opportunity to restart your Internet box as well if you use one.
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