When you reset the wi-fi router, why does it take so long to turn on? What happens during that time?
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The router itself is basically a mini computer. Just like the computer you use, it has a CPU, memory, storage, an operating system (the “firmware”), etc. All of these are of course specialized for its job of handling network traffic.
And just like your computer, it needs time to start up after it’s been turned off. During that time it does the same sorts of things your computer does when it boots – initializing its hardware, loading the operating system, and launching various software components that allow it to do its job.
The hardware on routers is usually quite weak, since they only need to be good enough to perform the one job they are designed for. They run much slower than your computer. So, even though a router is a comparatively simpler device, it may take longer to start up than your computer.
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