To be able to connect to the Internet normally, a very important factor is the router.It is undoubtedly an essential piece for us to navigate, connect our devices and have a connection either by cable or wirelessly.However, sometimes there are problems and this device does not work well.It can even suddenly disconnect and prevent us from working normally.We are going to explain why this can happen and what to do to try to solve it.There are many problems that may exist and that prevent us from browsing the network normally.Sometimes the fault is in the equipment we use, such as a computer or a mobile device, but it could also be a connection error.Maybe there is a misconfiguration, some malware in the system, bad coverage…All this means that we cannot navigate normally.We will not be able to access the network, connect our equipment and have proper operation.But sometimes the problem is not only on one computer, but affects the entire network.It could happen that the router constantly shuts down or stops emitting a signal.This occurs for very different reasons.Sometimes simply by carrying out some small modifications we can solve them.Others, on the other hand, could be caused by some important problem with the hardware.Whatever the cause, it is essential that we correct it as soon as possible to avoid problems that affect our day to day.We have already mentioned that the router is a fundamental piece and it should work as well as possible.Otherwise we could have poor speed, quality and stability.Sometimes surfing the Internet we see that suddenly we have no connection.We open the browser and there is no access, we try to disconnect the Wi-Fi and start it again, but we verify that it is still the same.One of the causes is that there are microcuts in the router.Small disconnections that leave you without Internet for a few moments.We could even have an appliance blackout.One of the main causes when we have problems with the router and it disconnects is that there are intruders on the network.This could lead to many performance, speed, and signal quality issues.An intruder in the network will not only consume resources, but could carry out bad actions against our equipment and cause it to be disconnected.Security is therefore one of the reasons why problems can arise.Especially when there is some type of unwanted access it could cause the router to shut down or the network speed to be very limited.This is another common cause, especially on older routers.It is true that with the new models, especially with the increased use of fiber optics, this has improved a lot, but it is still one of the causes.The router is designed to work for weeks and months without problems.But this could sometimes cause overheating, especially in times like summer.It greatly influences where we have the device connected, since if we have it together with other devices we could increase this problem.There could also be issues with handling the requests and how the signal is sent at the software level.Having outdated firmware can bring complications of this type.We can suffer loss of coverage, speed and even the direct blackout of the device.Having outdated firmware is not only going to cause failures, but it can even be the entrance of intruders and suffer from security problems.We must at all times ensure that we have the latest version and minimize risk.Have we changed the router settings?There are parameters such as the power level that could influence the proper functioning of the device.Perhaps we have changed something that we shouldn't and that causes it to become saturated, unable to resolve requests properly.Sometimes a small change, something that we have touched without realizing it, can seriously affect the operation of the router.It could hamper proper functioning and also put security at risk.Everything related to the configuration must be observed very well.If we connect by cable or even if we have other equipment that connects by LAN, it may be one of the reasons why the router turns off.Bad wiring could cause interference and even seriously damage the device.It is a point to take into account, since many users use old cables that may be damaged.Now, what kind of cable are we using?Here we must also check that it is a recent cable, that it will work properly.We mainly talk about the category.If we want to achieve Gigabit speeds, the cable has to be at least CAT 5E.We have seen what are some of the main reasons why the router is continuously disconnected when we are browsing.Now we are going to give some tips to prevent this from happening and get everything to work as well as possible.A first advice that we must give is to protect the router adequately.One of the causes of malfunction is that there are intruders.We must at all times maintain a good password to access the router, but also to enter the device itself.That key must contain letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and other special symbols.The ideal is that it be totally random and of course never keep the one that comes from the factory when we acquire the device.Of course we must also keep the firmware of the router updated.On many occasions, vulnerabilities arise that must be corrected, but it is also convenient to have the most optimal performance possible.We must enter the device and make sure we have the latest version available.It is highly advisable to check periodically and thus reduce the risk of problems.Using outdated firmware can be used by hackers to enter our equipment.We must always ensure that we have the latest version available.It is something really advisable.Another very important point is to properly place the router.It is perhaps one of the mistakes that users make the most.On many occasions we place it anywhere, next to the television, video player or any other device.Ideally, it should be in a place away from other electrical devices, where it cannot overheat, where it does not receive direct sunlight or has humidity.This is important for everything to work well.If the router is continuously disconnected and we have problems browsing, something we can do is restart the device.But you have to do it correctly, since it is not enough to turn it off and turn it on again immediately.To restart the router correctly, you have to keep it off for at least 30 seconds.Later we turn it on and thus we will achieve that the restart has been complete and be able to solve certain problems that it may have.A more extreme solution if the problem persists is to reset the router completely and return to the factory settings.It could happen that we have configured something wrong or that there is a conflict with the firmware of the device.By reusing the device as it was purchased, we can solve many errors.Logically if we do this we will have to re-enter the password, the type of encryption and the configuration that we have modified.However, it is a solution to take into account to avoid certain problems.In short, these are some solutions that we can give in case the router is turned off and we have problems browsing the Internet.A series of simple recommendations to carry out and that can come in handy to keep it running smoothly at all times.