Why Can't I Reset my AirPort Extreme?

Let me just say first: I've learned my mistake for forgetting about the rule: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Anyways, today I wanted to inprove wifi speeds on my 5th gen AirPort Extreme Base Station. I tried enabling Extend a Wireless Network, 5 Ghz connection, static IP, and I got this:
Also, I tried a soft and hard reset, still not working. What do I do to reset it?

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The default settngs for the AirPort Extreme provide maximum available speeds, so there is rarely any need to change the settings.
Try a Factory Default Reset to see if you can unlock the AirPort Extreme.
Pull the power cord from the back of the AirPort Extreme
Wait a few minutes
Hold in the reset button first, and keep holding for an additional 9-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the power cord back in to the AirPort Extreme
Release the reset button after the hold period and allow a full minute for the AirPort Extremet to restart back to a slow, blinking amber light
If the reset is successful, you will now be able to reconfigure the AirPort Extreme again.

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