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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In addition to what others have said, waiting a minute before plugging it in allows any capacitors to discharge. Juts turning it off and immediately back on risks some part of the circuit staying energised and not rebooting properly, because a charged capacitor can maintain some voltage for a while.

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