Brand new RT-5300AC 2.4GHz keep saying wrong password

[Logi]

it worked for 2 days and now it keeps saying wrong password, I've reseted to factory defaults but same, any idea the root cause for the problem? Thanks

 

[ColinTaylor]

Two possibilities:

1) Run out of space in NVRAM.
2) Corrupted NVRAM settings because you are using some non-alphanumeric characters in an input field.

 

[Logi]

Two possibilities:

1) Run out of space in NVRAM.
2) Corrupted NVRAM settings because you are using some non-alphanumeric characters in an input field.

How can I fix the NVRAM issue? I am using only letters and space

 

[ColinTaylor]

How can I fix the NVRAM issue? I am using only letters and space

It may not be running out of space, it's just a possibility. You can check the usage on the Tools > System Information page.

 

[AndreiV]

Use alpha numeric and characters (max 16 characters allowed) . Not sure you can use a space.

I use a p/word generator for something like this :

TXkT@L4sHmpg!TKc

 

[Logi]

Use alpha numeric and characters (max 16 characters allowed) . Not sure you can use a space.

I use a p/word generator for something like this :

I have the exact same router at a different location without any problem, the only different is that one I bought it 2 years ago, the current one with the issue I just bought it, it worked fine for 2 days. I have same passwords with the 5 GHz networks working fine, it is something with the 2.4Ghz band that is not working

 

[AndreiV]

You mean the WAP key then , not password? Nowhere did you mention WiFi .

 

[Logi]

You mean the WAP key then , not password? Nowhere did you mention WiFi .

My apologies, yes the WAP key, password for the wireless network

 

[ColinTaylor]

You mean the WAP key then , not password?

I think you mean WPA.

Nowhere did you mention WiFi .

It says so in the title.

@Logi What's the NVRAM usage?
Are you using the same firmware version on each router?

 

[Logi]

I think you mean WPA. It says so in the title.

@Logi What's the NVRAM usage?
Are you using the same firmware version on each router?

exact same firmware, the last one from Asus website(official),NVRAM usage is very low

 

[Logi]

I connected the cable provided router (testing) and configured the exact same network, same SID, same password and it is working OK. Definitely it is something weird in the router while doing the wireless 2.4ghz authentication

 

[ColinTaylor]

So are you saying that after you last reset it to factory defaults and configured it manually that it worked for 2 days and then suddenly it didn't?

 

[Logi]

So are you saying that after you last reset it to factory defaults and configured it manually that it worked for 2 days and then suddenly it didn't?

Correct, it is super weird. Unless the reset I did wasn't truly factory, I did it from within the web interface

 

[ColinTaylor]

Unless the reset I did wasn't truly factory, I did it from within the web interface

That should be OK. You could try again by pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds while the router is running. But it really shouldn't be any different from what you did.

Do you have any other WiFi access points or repeaters/extenders on your network?

 

[Logi]

That should be OK. You could try again by pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds while the router is running. But it really shouldn't be any different from what you did.

Do you have any other WiFi access points or repeaters/extenders on your network?

None, it is the only device

 

[GuruGuy]

Correct, it is super weird. Unless the reset I did wasn't truly factory, I did it from within the web interface

Just go into the router settings for the 2.4 wifi and type in the password you want it to be and click save......see if it starts working again

 

[Logi]

Just go into the router settings for the 2.4 wifi and type in the password you want it to be and click save......see if it starts working again

I've done that 10 times already, same

 

[GuruGuy]

I've done that 10 times already, same

Then is sounds like the device is doing something when you try to connect. What is the device and are you typing the password each time or was it typed once, saved, and auto connect working for two days and then stopped working

 

[Pierino]

Rma time.

 

[bitsbytes]

can you change the 2.4 channels?