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Restarting your router monthly boosts speed and security, say NSA and FBI

Regularly restarting your router, similar to rebooting a personal computer, offers significant benefits for home network performance and security. This simple monthly practice clears accumulated memory, refreshes device connections, and allows the router to select less congested Wi-Fi channels, resulting in faster speeds and fewer dropped connections. Furthermore, both the NSA and the FBI recommend router reboots as a baseline security measure, as it can disrupt certain types of malware and clear suspicious temporary connections. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a maintenance practice for a common consumer electronic device, offering tips for better performance and security.

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Restarting your router monthly boosts speed and security, say NSA and FBI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Gabriela Vătu) ·

    Why it's important to regularly restart your router

    You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.