Where to set the Tenda router to reset scheduled? Don't set it as a WiFi timer switch; the main thing is hidden in the system tools

neighbor Old Jiang's Tenda AC10 has been running for over five years. Recently, as winter started, it started dropping at midnight, scrolling videos and spinning around, and nothing happens during the day. He heard that regularly restarting the router could cure this problem. After checking the backend, he couldn't find the words 'scheduled restart.' Instead, he saw a 'WiFi timer switch' in the wireless settings, so he assumed the name had been changed and set it to 11:30 PM. But at 11:30 that night, the WiFi disappeared completely. The wireless camera, door sensor, and speaker were all offline. Mijia sent a warning and pushed half the screen. Early the next morning, they blocked my doorstep and asked if the router was broken.

this isn't his fault. Tenda's backend had two switches with "timers": one for wireless off, and one for the whole system to restart. They looked like twins, with several menus separated. I previously wrote about the WiFi timer switch that was deliberately to disconnect the internet to cure staying up late, aiming to turn off the wireless. Offline cameras count as side effects; This time, Old Jiang was aiming for a restart, but he set the wrong door. The symptoms were the same, but the root causes were two completely different things.

first break down the two timers, then add Mercury's name, making a total of three names

a table to make it clear. Who turns off wireless and who restarts the whole device? Just look at the side effects in column 5 to understand why the missetting can cause problems:

I added the third name by chance. The Mercury router doesn't even call it a "custom restart"; this is called "automatic cleanup." The official explanation is that it clears automatically generated entries and cached data, and the cleaning process will briefly restart. So when searching for this function across brands, don't recognize the menu name or semantics: the whole machine is powered off and restarted once, only then is it a scheduled restart; If you only turn off wireless broadcasting, it's a scheduled network disconnection . I've written two articles separately: Mercury is here , WiFi timer switch is . Today, I'll thoroughly explain Tengda's entire system restart.

the right path is in the system tools, and make sure to remember the four words 'restart'

the old version's column interface, for AC10 and AC7 generations: log in to the backend tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1, drag the vertical menu to the bottom, and find "System Tools" → "Device Restart" → "Custom Restart" on this page. The new horizontal interface, AX12, AX3, and others, have menus renamed to "System Management," and some firmware has merged the restart into them, causing the name to float between generations. Don't just obsess over what the menu is called; scroll to the bottom of settings and make sure to read "Device Restart"—you'll find it immediately. How is the entire menu layout in the Tenda backend I wrote a map where you can't find any settings? You can first check the coordinates on that map.

App couldn't count on him this time. In the Tenda WiFi App, there's only a manual 'restart'—once you click, it restarts on the spot. It doesn't care about schedules—just like WiFi timer switching, exclusive to the web backend. Later, Lao Jiang asked me if I could change the restart time on my phone. The answer was no. You can log in to your computer or mobile browser, either tendawifi.com or the toolbox in the app doesn't have this option.

set up four steps, choosing a time in the early morning when no one is using the internet

enter the "Custom Restart" page, there are just four steps: check "Enable Custom Restart"; Select the type "Scheduled Restart"; Choose the cycle daily or weekly; Then set a specific time. Save and it takes effect; no need to restart the router.

I set the Thursday time for Old Jiang at 4 a.m., with three reasons. First, the whole house was offline for a minute or two after a restart. During the day, the network was cut off while using the internet, and if someone at home was attending online classes or meetings, it was an accident; Second, smart devices have the fewest alarms at midnight; if the camera goes offline and you don't even notice, everything is restored when you wake up; Third, avoid the backup time for the home NAS. My backup task runs at 3:30 a.m., restarts at 4:00 a.m., staggering for half an hour without conflict. If you have a NAS at home or are running scheduled downloads, first arrange that schedule and then set a restart point. If two tasks overlap at the same time, backups breaking halfway is the most frustrating.

By the way, when the execution is about to start, the SYS light flashes wildly. That's normal because the system is shutting down services and clearing memory. Don't just watch the light flash and unplug your hands. Tenda's SYS light rules keep it on for health; if it stays on constantly, it can cause problems.

the power goes out once, the timer starts to float

this pit is the most hidden. The home router doesn't have a small battery in the device to timer the motherboard, so after one power outage, the system time resets to zero and scheduled tasks drift along with it. Last month, Old Jiang's house had a power outage downstairs for maintenance. His restart at 4 a.m. on Thursday later became exactly 12 p.m. on Thursday—coincidentally, he was having a video conference at home, the whole house was off for over a minute, and the camera pushed a half-screen offline alert to him. He thought the router was running the air on its own, but it was actually the time reference missing.

two defense methods. On the day you set the timer, check the system settings to see if the system time is correct. Once the router is connected, it will time itself, so you usually don't need to worry about it. If the power goes out at home, wait a few minutes after the call comes in and let it finish before leaving. The problem of resetting time isn't just about timed restarts—parental control and WiFi timer switches are all messed up. I even wrote a on how to adjust the time, and when your family has scheduled tasks and don't keep track of time, check the time first, then everything else. Tenda's time calibration entry is in the system settings, with manual and online time settings. Choosing online time calibration is a one-time solution. Old Jiang's car was stuck in manual mode, and the time has already drifted back to last month. Also, after a power outage and a backup, a bunch of devices line up to reconnect. There are rules: wait five minutes before , don't unplug power one by one.

reboot is what it treats, and what can't be treated

to be blunt, timed restart is not a cure-all . The only thing that can be fixed is this: after running for several weeks straight, the memory accumulates more fragments, causing lag to get worse the more you use it, some functions go unresponsive for half a day, and a quick reboot just makes it smooth—this kind of 'fake death' really works, and once a week is enough. If you can't fix it, look at this chart:

Old Jiang's AC10 is over five years old. After setting a reset timer for it and observing it for a week, the late-night lag problem is really gone. But I also made it clear to him: if one day I don't restart for a week and can't get by, then it's not that I should restart every day, but that the machine is getting old, and the memory is low enough to keep up with about ten devices in their current system. If it's time to restart, then replace it—don't use a restart to keep it alive.

give me an order at the end

first decide whether to do it: manually unplug and restart once; whether it's laggy or not, then it's time to appear on schedule. Then, choose a time when no one is using the internet in the early morning. Set a custom restart in the system tools, and restart when the type is selected. After setting up two follow-up tasks: check the system time; if the power is off at home, wait for it to finish; Pay attention to offline alerts from smart devices the night before; it's normal for them to all return within one or two minutes. Once-a-week is for health, restarting every day is a ritual, and if the machine really doesn't work without restarting, the wallet can solve problems better than the backend. After setting it up, on the first Thursday, I glanced at the router's light in the early morning—it turned off, flashed wildly, and stayed on—that meant it was working on schedule.