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Arm1000
Feb 18, 2021Follower
Can't connect devices to 5Ghz
I've tried everything. None of my devices (phone, laptop, Roku, etc.) are able to connect to the 5Gh channel. They connect fine to the 2.4Ghz. There is an "authentication" error that causes the co...
plemans
Feb 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
well if you think its a firmware issue you can try a factory reset and reinstall.
Or even downgrade the firmware to an older version.
If it was firmware causing it, then that'd fix it.
I'd recommend any firmware changes be done over a hardwired connection.
It might also just be giving up. that specific version was made in 2014 and the original came out in 2010. They're getting a bit older something could have failed hardware wise.