WiFi feels slower after a power outage or storm
After a power outage, equipment restarts in a scrambled state. A deliberate full power cycle done in the right order fixes most post-storm WiFi problems in ten minutes.
When power goes out, all your equipment shuts down at once. When power comes back, everything restarts at the same time but in a mixed-up order. The router starts before the modem is fully online, cables can have come loose, and the system gets confused. A deliberate power cycle done in the correct sequence fixes this.
- ✓Unplug both modem and router completely from the wall. Don't just use the power button
- ✓Have a timer ready or use your phone to count two full minutes
- ✓Keep surge protectors nearby if you have them — you'll need to plug equipment into them after the power cycle
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Pressing the small reset button on the router. This factory resets your WiFi network and you'll have to set it up again from scratch
- Plugging modem and router back in at the same time instead of sequentially. The router connects before the modem is ready
- Assuming everything is broken after one outage when it's just a startup state problem
Signs you need professional help
- Speed test stays much slower than normal after sequential power cycle, or if the modem shows red or amber lights that don't clear after power cycling, give us a call and we'll check whether it's a hardware issue.
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