Is your home running a lot of smart home devices? If you do this, when your internet collapses, there is a good chance you have left the house and need a quick way Remote reset router Keep everything running smoothly at home.
Tom from Carol, Illinois contacted us with the same question: “When I’m not in town and the internet goes down, all my ‘IoT’s’ goes down too. Yes, I should turn off the router and turn it on again, but if I’m not at home, can I do anything when I’m out?
Tom, we understand your frustration. This can cause inconvenience when your internet drops, especially if you are not resetting your router at home. However, there are multiple ways to reset the router remotely. This is a general step to remotely resetting your router using a web browser.
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How to reset your router using a web browser
However, before we start, it is important to be aware of your need Administrator access Go to your router. Fortunately, if it’s your own home router, it’s very simple. Unless you change the settings, the router uses its model’s default username and password, which you can find through a simple web search. After you have the login information of the router, please follow the steps below.
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- Open a browser: Open any web browser with a good internet connection.
- Prepare to log in details: Convenient router login information, including public IP address, network name and password.
- Log in to the router: Open any web browser and enter: http://192.168.1.1. This will cause your router to log in page where you will log in before adjusting the settings.
- Reset the router: Look for settings to reset or restore the router to its factory settings. You can enable this process by pressing Enter. The settings page should let you know after the reset is complete. Depending on your ISP, you may have to use Their dedicated app. For example, as you can see in the screenshot below, I have Spectrum at home and can only edit the settings of the router through the Spectrum Mobile app. Typing in the router address will start the same page, but Spectrum has a comment that redirects you to their application to change settings or reset the router.
The exact steps may vary depending on the make and model of the router. Also, make sure your router has no power issues and stable connections, as interrupts can affect the reset process.
Most major ISPs North America Now, it allows you to remotely reset your network device through your smartphone app, making it easier to reset your router. This is assuming you are using their router, not the one you purchased yourself. If using a third-party router, you need to follow the steps above to reset.
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What if my router does not allow remote restart?
If your router does not support remote restart, you can consider investing Smart plug Can be controlled remotely. This will allow you to cycle from anywhere by turning on the smart plug and opening the smart plug. Remember, it is always important to protect your router and any remote access with a powerful, unique password to prevent unauthorized access.
The smart plug-in comes with a smartphone app that allows you to set a schedule and remotely close the plug around the house, including the plug that plugs into your router. All you need to reset a router with a smart plug is a high-quality smart plug.
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With this convenient guide, you can easily reset your router. All you need is a web browser and a reliable connection to the Internet, as well as your ISP and router login information. We also stressed that buying smart plugs is an easier way to reset your router, and I recommend picking up some smart plugs to automate part of the house to keep the electric cost.
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