Help & troubleshooting for network issues, including connecting your device to your home Wi-Fi network, connecting to public networks, troubleshooting wireless issues & ethernet connections, and optimizing streaming performance.
Woke up to the same issue today. Can only get the wireless on my Roku Express to function when it's right next to the router. Luckily I could get a fairly cheap replacement with the deal this week.
Roku needs to sort out their heat issues with the next generation, or they'll probably lose a fairly loyal customer in me. My first ever Roku, a Roku 2 XD is still by far the best functioning device I've owned and still sits at well under 40C under heavy use. Every subsequent device I've owned (Several Roku 1's, a Roku 2, Roku Express) has been between 70 and 100 Celsius EVEN WHEN IDLE. That's some freaking hot electronics man. Gets pretty frustrating. I've even resorted to taking them apart before to attach heat sinks, but still barely helps.
Though it shouldn't be needed, I took the face off my Roku express and slid the electronics out. Then I took my Dremel and drilled about 1/8 holes in the top and bottom (about 10 per side). Then put it back together. It runs much cooler now and doesn't lose signal.
I have a 3900. It's signal quality is constantly poor. I configured a wireless repeater and plugged it in 10 feet from the 3900 with no obstructions. The 3900's signal strength was still poor. I replaced the 3900 with a 3920. The 3920 shows excellent for the repeater signal strength and good for the AP in my living room. I'm certain the 3900 has a hardware issue.
I just purchased a Roku Express+ for my husband as a gift to use with an older TV that only has the red-yellow-white composite connection. I'd rather not use wifi, especially after reading this thread. Is there any kind of ethernet adapter I could add so it can be hardwired, instead of wifi?
@freeplay ... nothing that I have ever seen. @tbird635 and @freeplay , for the poor wireless signal, try the fix that I posted ... change the 2.4Ghz band on your router to use wireless G ONLY. I did NOT change my password (25characters with special characters in it) am able to connect without issue now.
