Does your home have a ton of smart home devices running it? If so, there is a good opportunity to be sure you will need a way to get out of the house and reset your router to a speedy, remote, remote, remote, remote, remote, remote, remote, remote, and remote.
Tom of Carol Stream, Illinois contacted us with this same issue. “When the internet goes down, the Internet of Things goes down too. Yes, I should turn off the router and turn it on again, but what can I do when I leave town?
Tom, we understand your frustration. It’s inconvenient, especially when your internet goes down when you’re not at home to reset your router. However, there is a way to reset the router remotely. Below are some general steps to remotely reset your router using a web browser:
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However, it is important to note that before you start, the administrator must access the router. Luckily, this is easy on your own home router. Unless you change the settings, the router will use the default username and password for the model. This can be found in a simple web search. Once you have your router’s login information, follow these steps:
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Open your browser: Open your web browser with a good internet connection. Please create the details. Preparation: Make your router login information convenient, including public IP address, network name and password. This will display the router login page. Now sign in before adjusting your settings. router: Find settings that are dedicated to resetting your router or restoring your router. You can enable this process by pressing Enter. The (Settings) page must notify you when the reset is complete. Depending on your ISP, you may need to use a dedicated app. For example, as you can see in the screenshot below, you have a spectrum in your home and can only edit the router settings via the Spectrum Mobile app. Entering a router address launches the same page, but Spectrum has a note that redirects to the app, which changes settings and resets the router.
The exact procedure may vary depending on the router make and model. Also, make sure your router does not have a power issue and stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.
With most of North American major ISPs, you can remotely reset your network equipment via your smartphone app, making resetting your router even easier. This assumes you are using a router, not a router you purchased yourself. If you are using a third-party router, you will need to follow the steps above to reset it.
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What if the router doesn’t allow remote restart?
If your router doesn’t support remote restarts, you might consider investing in a smart plug that can be controlled remotely. This allows you to power-cyclize your router from anywhere by turning off the smart plug. Remember that it is always important to protect your router and remote access with a strong, unique password to prevent unauthorized access.
The smart plug comes with a smartphone app that allows you to remotely turn and turn off plugs around your home, such as plugs that set schedules and plug in routers. All you need to reset your router with a smart plug is a high quality smart plug.
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This handy guide will allow you to easily reset your router. All you need is a secure connection to your web browser and the Internet, along with your ISP and router login information. We also emphasized buying a smart plug as an easier way to reset your router. It is also a good idea to pick up some smart plugs to automate part of your home to reduce your electricity costs.
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