Why Restarting Your Modem Fixes What Rebooting Your Router Cannot

User unplugging a modem power cable while troubleshooting internet problems on a home desk network setup.

When the internet goes down, most people walk over to the blinking box near their desk and restart it. The problem is that many homes have two separate devices — a modem and a router — and restarting the wrong one wastes time without solving anything. If the connection between your modem and your ISP … Read more