FBI & Router reboot

[Roderunner]

Hi Folks, is this required if you don't use VPN?

[HansV]

VPNFilter is just the name someone gave the malware, it doesn't mean that it attacks only those using a VPN. If you want to be on the safe side, reboot your router.

[Roderunner]

Hi Hans, my router acts funny if rebooted, it also has a switch that turns it off. If I use this method with the power cable unplugged, wait so long then turn it back on, will this do the same as a reboot.
I don't feel confident in doing a Factory Reset.

[HansV]

Turning the router off, then on again should do the trick.

[Roderunner]

Turning the router off, then on again should do the trick.

I do this quite frequently trying to increase my ???? can't call it speed.

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[HansV]

It looks that you restarted your router 4 days (96 hours) ago. I'd say there is no need to do it now.

[BobH]

Will a power fail and restart handle this issue?

[HansV]

Yes, that should do the trick too.

[BobH]

Thanks, Hans!

I would not have learned about this if not for Eileen's Lounge and its members!!

Kudos to George! (for the RodeRunner)