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CentralMass

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4. A modem/router has two. parts. The modem connects to the internet and the router

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:49 PM

Sep 2023

serves wired and wireless connections to your devices. It is possible that your modem dropped its connection to your provider but that won't kill the wireless connection that the router has to your devices. However they will have no connection the internet. Reboot the modem. (Power it off for 30 seconds to a minute then power it back on

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Hi Tablet experts! [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2023 OP

My older devices drop the wi-fi connection now and then. usonian Sep 2023 #1

No biggie to restart modem/router canetoad Sep 2023 #2

Your description AnnaLee Sep 2023 #3

A modem/router has two. parts. The modem connects to the internet and the router CentralMass Sep 2023 #4

Thank you! Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2023 #5

You are welcome.. CentralMass Sep 2023 #6