Assemble in the same place (ideally one small suburban den) one fairly well-exposed power strip and approximately six to eight ounces of soda.

Add two active children. Stirring is not required, as they are entirely self-agitating.

All ingredients will naturally begin to mix together. Recipe yields one baked broadband router power supply. For added zest, ensure that the replacement part is no longer made in this hemisphere, and that any loaned network equipment from neighbors do not seem to play nice with your ISP. Sprinkle liberally with curses. Serves an entire family for a weekend.