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How to Restart Router/Modem

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Overview

Help a reviewer support the Restart Router/Modem step without changing the workflow automatically.

Troubleshooting Checklist

  1. Please power off your router and modem (if separate devices). Wait for 30 seconds, then power them back on, starting with the modem, then the router. Wait for all lights to stabilize.

Common Indicators

  • Record the observed result and return to the originating workflow.

Related Topics

VPN Connectivity Troubleshooting (Windows) Networking

Knowledge Check

What should you do after completing this support step?

  • Record the result and return to the workflow
  • Make unrelated changes
  • Ignore the result

Official Sources and References

How do I power cycle my home network? - NETGEAR Support | https://kb.netgear.com/19755/How-to-Power-Cycle-Your-Home-Network\nTroubleshooting home WiFi issues - Linksys Support

External technical reference

Open Source

Article Details

Article ID
how-to-restart-router-modem
Schema version
1.0
Review status
approved
Reviewed by
Gnojo reviewer
Reviewed at
2026-08-25T02:15:52.983566+00:00