Shutting the power off on your router and turning it back on is known as a reboot, or power cycle. A wireless router reboot isn't a guarantee of better bandwidth, but it can give you some fast speeds for a while. ... A reboot helps it cool down and start over again.

Can I increase the speed of my router?

A simple way to make a router faster is to buy a new antenna. ... An amplified aftermarket antenna is a great fix and a simple way to improve signal quality (and thus improve speed) without the need for a new device. Powered and amplified aftermarket options start at around $15 and go all the way up into the low $100s.

How do I reset my router to make it faster?

To reset, make sure the router is turned on, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, then release it. The router will then restart in the factory default setting. Now you can proceed with setting it up like you did when you first got it or, if you saved the settings, restore them from a file.