Why are we supposed to pull the electricity out of the router to reset rather than just flicking the electricity switch?

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I understand that there is a difference between sleep mode and actually cutting the electricity. However, most if not every router I’ve ever handled has had a physical electricity cut switch… or so I’m led to believe? Please bring me clarity!

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My router has a reboot button and near the power connection is a physical cutoff switch. I have thrown the switch only for a power cycle and i have removed the power cord only for a power cycle. I have turned off the power switch before reinserting and i have left it on during reinsertion. They have all functioned the same and not affected the device but best practice tells me throw the switch wait and throw it back on for a power cycle. No need to pull the power cord.

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