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jmontg
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Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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It just stopped, i thought it was because it was raining but literally every other device i use is working perfectly fine. i’ve restarted the roku, soft reset, hard reset, i’ve reset my internet modem, i’ve turned it off and on again, ive unplugged and replugged. i’ve tried factory resetting my roku and literally nothing works. this isn’t a problem on my internets side, not only have i troubleshooted that separately and ensured that wasn’t the issue but this is the only thing not working. Do i just have to purchase a new one?!

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makaiguy
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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@jmontg--

Might your router be one supplied by your internet provider? If so, your problem may have been caused by a recent update to your router. This has been reported lately with equipment from Xfinity and Cox, but it's possible there are others.

Affected users report the router configuration needs to be switched from g/n security back to b/g/n. If you don't have access to your router's control panel you may have to have your internet provider do it for you.

 

 

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makaiguy
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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@jmontg--

Might your router be one supplied by your internet provider? If so, your problem may have been caused by a recent update to your router. This has been reported lately with equipment from Xfinity and Cox, but it's possible there are others.

Affected users report the router configuration needs to be switched from g/n security back to b/g/n. If you don't have access to your router's control panel you may have to have your internet provider do it for you.

 

 

Additional resources you might find helpful:

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Gablubird
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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My problem started 9-27-21.  I have restarted Roku device several times. I have reset my modem and router several times. I have contacted my internet supplier, Spectrum, with no service interruptions reported and the signal test was completed with flying colors.

checked internet connection on Roku and it says it is connected with excellent signal; however, I click on any channel and I am told there is no connection. Occasionally, I receive error code 16, but I am always instructed to set up connection which is still showing connected with excellent signal. HELP!!!

renojim
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@Gablubird, do you go through the connection process again even though it says it's connected?  When my Roku devices restart they always claim they are not connected even though they obviously are (I can ping and telnet to them).  I just run through the connection process again and all is well.

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Gablubird
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I have reconnected several times.  I have also not reconnected because it shows connected

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renojim
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@Gablubird, the only thing I can think of to try, and it's a stretch, is to change the DNS settings in your router, especially if your router is set to use your ISP's DNS server.  Try 8.8.8.8 (Google).

If you can, you might want to use your phone's hotspot feature and connect to that just to see what happens.  If that works, then it points to something in your router.

If forgot to ask, are you using the supplied power adapter and not your TV's USB port (if applicable)?  If not, use the supplied power adapter.

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jmontg
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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Thanks, I looked through my security settings with xfinity and that seemed to be the issue.. i really appreciate your reply 🙂

fridaY2965
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Thanks. This fixed the problem.

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Pianodood3
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do

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My problem is similar only I can get one of my Roku’s to connect and the other one won’t.🤷🏻‍♂️

LenSonny
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Re: Roku not connecting to wifi no matter what i do. Says my wifi is excellent. Gives me all green

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Then it gives me error code 003 and sometimes 1430. Will not let me go to home page or enter skip internet for now. I use my mobile 📱 Hotspot. Worked perfectly till last week. 

 

 

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