Router won't let you connect with it.. What to do??

The solution entirely depends on what the problem is.

Since you said it "won't let you" connect, I'm guessing you should rub the top of it and speak to it in a soft tone but with conviction. It may then warm up to you enough to let you connect.

If that wasn't the problem, then let us know what the problem is so we can help you. Are you getting an error message? If so, what does the error message say?

Consumer routers break all the time. They're so cheap I always just buy a new one rather than take the time to see if it can be fixed. I always save them if wired connections still work, though.

If you want it to last longer, don't put it on top of another device that generates heat, and don't keep it in an enclosure with other devices that generate heat. They generally have zero active cooling (no fans), and I would be surprised if most of them have heatsinks on the parts that get hot.

So...

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Get a new router??

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I would. Consider yourself lucky if this one lasted longer than 2 years. If you want your next one to last longer than that, in addition to the tips above, consider buying a model that is a couple years old. The reasoning for this is often times companies will sell devices with the same model number for several years, but they will revise the hardware over time. Generally later revisions will be more reliable. Also, next time update the firmware more regularly, as these software updates can also make routers run cooler.

On what device? How many devices are connected with it? Can you confirm that it's functioning in any way other than "it's plugged in?" Do you know the router password? Wifi password?


Bore us with details man. You're not giving us very much at all to work with.

Before you buy a new router, find the reset pin, reset it, reconfigure it (set up SSID and WPA2 password), and try again.