How To Restart Modem And Router. How to reset a router. Turn off your router or unplug the power cord from the back of your router and confirm that the front panel lights are turned off.
Plug in the modem. The reset button is either on the back or the bottom. How to reboot your router and modem.
Wait for the router to power back on.
Rebooting a combined modem and router unplug the power cord from the device or remove any batteries. A faster way to reboot your router. Use a paperclip to hold down the reset button for 30 seconds. If your router doesn t have a reset button you will have to reset it using its configuration web interface.