[Fixed] How to Restart Fios Router – Full Guide

For FiOS users that experience connectivity issues with their internet or frequently experience random disconnecting with yellow light or white lights flashing and no internet connection then restarting your Fios router can be the solution to this problem. But not all the time, if the router persists to have ongoing connection issues then it could be a sign of your router is broken.

However, assuming your Fios router is working perfectly fine and is used to a quick restart to refresh your network and regain back your internet performance, Follow this guide and we will show you how to do it.

What to Do Before Restarting Your FiOS Router

There are a few things you should do to prepare your FiOS router for a reset to make sure everything goes successfully. First, confirm that all your devices are unplugged from the router such as connected laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, and other gadgets. Search for the restart button labeled restart or restore defaults at the back or side of the router.

If you are having difficulties finding the button, check the manual for your router or search online. Finally, confirm that your router is getting adequate electricity. This means that the router and its cord are connected to a power source. Also, ensure that all the lights on the router are turned ON. If anyone is off, it’s important to troubleshoot it before restarting your router.

How to restart your FiOS router

If your internet is running slowly, especially through Wi-Fi connections, it is advisable to restart your router. To restart your router, you have three choices:

• Use the mobile browser for the router.
• Use the web browser (recommended)

Restarting your router.

Simply pulling the plug is called powered cycling, this is the easiest way to restart your router. It works by enabling the router’s motherboard to release data saved in its internal system memory that could be corrupted. 

The simple off switch to power removes the bad onboard memory which in turn can fix the problem. 

1. First, unplug the power cord from the socket.
2. Wait for 30 seconds.
3. Replug the power cord into the socket.

Using the mobile app of the router (Fios Quantum Gateway Only)

The FiOS router now is connected to the My Fios app for managing simple settings on your router like setting up a guest Wi-Fi network, Changing passwords and user settings along with the important restart Quantum Gateway router.

To restart your router from the app follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the home screen.
2. Tap the menu icon seen.
3. Click the restart router button.
4. Follow the prompts to set up a new password to your network

Using the web browser of the router (Recommended)

All FiOS routers have a web interface where you can easily reset the router internally. The procedure is simple, just log in and restart the router and go to the advanced section tab on the screen:

Before you log in you will need the IP address, Admin User and Password that can be found in the paperwork of your router or the back of the router device. 

1. Enter the web or IP address of the router in a web browser. The website address is printed at the bottom of their router.
2. To sign in, enter your username and password.
3. On the left, under router settings, click the troubleshooting link.
4. Tab the diagnostics tab.
5. To restart your router, click “Restart Router”.
6. Follow the prompts to set up a new password for your network

In Conclusion

Restarting your FiOS router is an effective troubleshooting technique that can resolve many issues related to slow connection or unexplainable dropouts.

By going through the steps in the guide you should be able to restore your reliable connection and potentially get a boost in overall performance. 

Frequently asked questions

What should I do before restarting my FiOS router?

Before you restart your FiOS router, make sure all your linked devices are unplugged, that the router is powered on, and that you can locate the reset button.

How can I use the web interface to reset my router?

• Navigate to the web browser.
• Go to the router’s IP address press and restart the router.
• For FiOS routers, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

What can I do when the restarting procedure is over?

At the end of the procedure, you should reconnect all your devices, reconfigure the router’s settings, and run a speed test to make sure that your connection is working properly.