How to Fix "The recovery server could not be contacted."

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How to Fix "The recovery server could not be contacted."

This mini-guide provides a structural approach to troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Prerequisites

  • Confirm your hardware specifications (CPU, GPU, Motherboard).
  • Ensure you have a bootable recovery USB and backup your EFI.

Fix Steps

  1. Verify your network controller model (Intel, Broadcom, Realtek).
  2. Ensure the correct kext (e.g., AirportItlwm or BrcmPatchRAM) is loaded in your config.
  3. Clear network interfaces and reset NVRAM if changes don't apply.

Verification

  • Reboot and verify if the functionality is restored and stable under typical usage.

Original Question:

I’ve finally got to the install screen (High Sierra) but when I try to install I get stuck at "The recovery server could not be contacted." I'm AMD, my board is ASRock B450 Pro4, I have a GTX 1070 and I’m using Ethernet. I've tried multiple versions of Rehab man's and Mieze's Ethernet kexts ( RTL8111_driver_for_OS_X, Lucy EthernetRTL8125) and nothing works.

What could it be that's not working?

my config.plist: https://pastebin.com/McS1TyMc

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