Simplest is to unplug it for fifteen seconds.
If your router is working properly, you should never have to reboot it. If you have to reboot it often, it may be malfunctioning and it is time to purchase a new one. Home routers (such as Netgear) are known to last around 3 years before it needs replacing.
There is a little hole on the side if the router labelled 'Reset' when router is switched on, just poke a paperclip or something into this hole and the unit will reset/reboot
It is short for copy running-config starting-config. Running-config is the configuration of the router as you have modified it and which is currently operating, held in RAM (gone after a reboot), and you copy it to the starting-config which is in NVRAM and gets loaded by the router when it boots/ So essentially you're saving what you have now to the persistent storage so your router will still work after a reboot.
Assuming they haven't be fried by a surge, reboot both devices.
I would reboot the modem and the router. If that did not work, I would reinstall the router and then look for updates. Then I would reset the modem.
Try rebooting your computer as well as the router. If it did not help, and you have wireless connection but not internet reboot the modem.
Usually it does not. But sometimes you have reboot it especially if you have problems with connection or internet (it's not necessary that it will work).
This could be due to several reasons such as an outdated firmware or overheating of the firmware. You must ensure that your firmware is of the latest date, else update it. Also, try to reset your router and reboot it.
ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules.Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot.
Sometimes people find themselves in a situation that requires them to troubleshoot their router DSL. Knowing the basics can eliminate long wait times. Most people can fix minor issues without needing to contact their ISP. First look for your wireless network on the list of available networks. If you do not see your network listed in the available networks, determine whether the router is plugged into an electrical outlet and receiving power. Unplug the router if it is plugged in, and wait 60 seconds before plugging it back in. If it is not plugged in, plug it into an electrical socket. Wait for the router to reboot. Try to find your network again. Contact your ISP if the reboot does not work.
To change your router to mixed mode, first, log in to your router's web interface by entering its IP address into a web browser. After logging in with your admin credentials, navigate to the wireless settings section, where you can usually find an option for "Wireless Mode" or "Network Mode." Select "Mixed" or "Mixed Mode" from the available options, then save your changes and reboot the router if necessary. This will allow your router to support both older and newer wireless devices.
Yes, you can if your router supports it. Some routers allow to keep history for later viewing, others allow to save logs on external drives. And most of them keep history until you reboot the router.