I recently switched my old spectrum wifi 5 router out for a new Asus RT-AX86U Wifi 6 router. Prior to switching routers, everything was working flawlessly. I never had issues connecting to the internet via wifi. My router and modem are 5 feet from the Roku device. In my Asus router application, I have the 2.4ghz and 5 GHz bandwidth split into 2 separate connections. When I go to set up the connection on the Roku device I see only the 2.4ghz bandwidth being recognized by the Roku. Strangely beyond only the 2.4ghz showing up on the available connections. the 2.4ghz connection doesn't show that it requires a password to join the wifi channel, which it does require a password.
1. I have restarted my Roku 10 times
2. I have reset my router and modem multiple times
3. I have enabled ping connections in the secret menu on Roku
4. I have reset my cache on Roku.
5. I have tried changing settings in my Asus router app
I have 9 other devices, in my house, that have seamlessly connected after changing the router.
I need some serious help on fixing my issue. I'm about ready to switch from using Roku. Roku needs to update its software, firmware, or hardware to enable this **bleep** device to seamlessly connect with the new wifi standards that release or whatever the problem is.
What do I do to fix this issue?
@Devereiii831, check the 5GHz channel your router is using. If it's set to "Auto", change it to a fixed channel 49 or below or 150 or above.
If only seeing the 2.4 ghz, likely your 5ghz is currently using an unsupported wireless channel. Access your router settings and manually assign the wireless channel to either 36-48 or 149-161.
Re: the 2.4 ghz password issue, may be connecting to your Guest Network if enabled (normally doesn't require password).
From within Roku, try Resetting Network Connections.
Settings..System..Advanced..Network..Reset Network Connection.
I have tried multiple channels between 36-48 and 149-161 including a modem and router reboot between. I’m never able to see a 5ghz band at any point on my Roku. I don’t have guest networks enabled on 2.4 ghz or 5ghz for that matter.
any other ideas of what’s the problem?
@Chingaderas What is the model # and firmware version of your Roku? Settings/System/About
Most Express models are 2.4Ghz-only, so they wouldnt see 5Ghz SSIDs.
Reset the Rokus network config: Settings/System/Advanced system settings/Network connection reset
model # 3920RW - Roku Premiere
Software version - 10.0.0 - Build 4209-91
Thanks for your response
The 3920 is 2.4Ghz-only.
Try the network connection reset.
Also, make sure 2.4Ghz is on channel 1, 6, or 11, bandwidth=20Mhz, and "B" mode is disabled.
Ok. Does B mode disabled mean I shouldn't have my wireless mode on auto? My other options on the wireless mode dropdown are
1. N only
2. Legacy
if not I'm unsure about what b mode is.
@Chingaderas wrote:Ok. Does B mode disabled mean I shouldn't have my wireless mode on auto? My other options on the wireless mode dropdown are
1. N only
2. Legacy
if not I'm unsure about what b mode is.
Correct - do not use "auto" for the channel, bandwidth, or mode.
Choose N-only.
..and do the network connection reset.
I have turned it to N only and all the other specifications you suggested. I have attempted this with channel 1, 6, and 11. None have worked.
@Chingaderas wrote:I have turned it to N only and all the other specifications you suggested. I have attempted this with channel 1, 6, and 11. None have worked.
You've been advised to do the network connection reset multiple times, but you haven't indicated you have done it.