If your internet connection drops out or rates are slow, it is well worth stressing it, or Reset Router it to see whether it fixes the issue.

Your router may have a ‘reset’ button, but you should be careful since this might wipe its own settings, such as your username and login information. If you only wish to restart your router, then start looking for a power button. When there is not one, just switch off the switch in the mains socket for 10 seconds then flip it back on.

Should you have to wipe all of the settings perhaps because you have forgotten the admin password that you set – then you will want to discover the user manual that will clarify that button to press and also just how long to take it all for.

Many routers have a comparable hard reset process which included having a pencil or a pin to press on a little, recessed button for 10 minutes or so before the lights flash and it reboots. Again, this may change depending upon the manufacturer, however, most guides are available on the internet if you search for the specific model and make.

A tough reset is the only recourse if you’ve changed (and then forgotten) the default password that is used to obtain access into the router’s preferences pages. With no password you are not likely to have the ability to alter any settings like the Wi-Fi password or domain.

After the router reboots, it ought to be as it came in the box and will likely need some configuration like the ISP username and password.

Usually, routers provided by your ISP (for example, BT, Virgin, Sky & TalkTalk) utilize a generic login if reconnect to the net with no intervention.

You’ll have to log into your router settings, which can be accessed with a web browser.

Each router differs, but you ought to assess its menus to get DNS servers. They’re usually from the WAN, Broadband or Internet link menu.

Typically, it needs to be set to “Automatically obtain DNS server configurations in ISP”.