system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
Why does turning a internet router on and off fix my connectivity problems?
gpt
Your router is running software, just like a small computer.  Sometimes that software gets stuck, freezes up, etc.  A reboot will reset the software to a good working state, and ensure the memory, cache, and other scratch space is clear.  It will also free up any hung processes or things that could be slowing you down.