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# Router or Access Point Keeps Rebooting

Your router or wireless access point restarts on its own repeatedly, causing network outages.

Network & Wi-Fi

### Symptoms

- Network goes down for 2–5 minutes and comes back
- Access point LED indicators cycle through startup sequence
- You can hear the router click or see it physically restart

### Common Causes

1. **Overheating** — Routers in enclosed cabinets, AV racks without ventilation, or hot attics can overheat and auto-restart.
2. **Power issues** — Unstable power, loose power cables, or a failing power supply can cause reboots.
3. **Firmware bugs** — A buggy firmware update can cause boot loops.
4. **Hardware failure** — If the device is 5+ years old, internal components may be failing.

### Troubleshooting Steps

1. **Check ventilation** — Make sure the device has airflow. Remove anything stacked on top of it.
2. **Try a different power outlet** — Rule out electrical issues.
3. **Check for firmware updates** — Or roll back to a previous stable version.
4. **Factory reset** — As a last resort, reset the device and reconfigure. (Contact us before doing this on a managed network.)

### When to Contact Us

 Repeated rebooting usually indicates a hardware issue that needs replacement. We carry spare equipment and can typically swap a failing unit same-day.

## Related articles

- [Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Dead Zones in Your Home](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/troubleshooting-wifi-dead-zones)
- [What to Do When Your Internet Feels Slow](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/internet-feels-slow)
- [Reconnecting a Device That Dropped Off Your Wi-Fi](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/reconnecting-dropped-device)
- [How to Restart Your Network Equipment Safely](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/restart-network-equipment)
- [Setting Up and Managing Your Guest Wi-Fi Network](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/guest-wifi-network)

## Still stuck?

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