Chances Are You've Been Resetting Your Router Wrong

Alex Hazlett2013-03-29 19:44:21 UTC

The first line of troubleshooting for any Internet issue is always to restart the modem and router - annoying, but usually effective.

But did you know that there's actually a precise optimal sequence for powering down and rebooting those devices? A new Kickstarter project is betting that you didn't —or that if you did, you'd still like the process to be streamlined.

Enter The Amazing Jellybean - a device that "reboots your connected devices in the correct order to solve connection problems," according to its description.

Plug your router and modem into The Amazing Jellybean and then plug the device into the wall. When you need to reset, simply press one button and the rest of the process will take care of itself.

The project is fully funded with six days to go, and final delivery to backers is projected for November 2013. Check out the video above for the full story.

Image via istockphoto, ronen

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