Step 4: The Point of No Return

Congratulations, you've made it to Step 4 of Router Repair! You're on the brink of disaster, but also on the precipice of victory.

At this point, your router is beyond repair, but that's okay! That's what we're here for.

Here's what to do:

  1. Call a professional. Like, literally, a professional. Someone who's paid to do this sort of thing. Not you.
  2. Be prepared for them to stare at the router, look confused, and mutter something about "unstable network protocols" or "inadequate DNS configuration."
  3. Pay them a small fortune for their expertise, or just offer them a sandwich.

And if all else fails, you can always try Step 5.

Or, you know, just throw it away and buy a new one. That's what I would do. Step 6 might be an option too.