I always shut my computer down at night, but the in the morning when I turn it on I cannot get on the internet until I turn off the power strip so that both router and modem shut down. I have been unable to find an off/on switch on either of these. It's like they need to be shut off to be rebooted. What's the problem?
There is no reason to shut down either the router or modem. My router and modem has power 24/7 with no issues for many years. Just leave them powered.
Mike
Try this.
Powers up you’re system.
On the back side of the modem and the router is a little reset button. Unplug power cable from each. Take a pen and press the reset button in for ten seconds and release. Re-connect the power cable to the modem and than re-connect the power cable to the router. Check for internet. (Give windows a minute before checking for internet). Than re-boot you're system. Check for internet again. Still not functioning? Plug the router and the modem directly to a wall outlet but not the same outlet as the power strip.
Some where from the wall outlet to the power strip and on to the router and the modem these two are loosing AC power.
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You didn't follow what I said. I said, the only way I can get on the internet is to have the router and modem shut off prior to turning everything back on. I agree with you, they normally don't need shut down, BUT I cannot get on the internet until I shut them down. That is the problem. Thanks anyway.
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