[RT-AX58U/RT-AX3000][386.7, 386.5_2] Can't connect to 2.4 GHz, "Incorrect password", devices show up for a moment in wireless log

[lucluke]

[RT-AX58U/RT-AX3000][386.7, 386.5_2] Can't connect to 2.4 GHz, "Incorrect password", devices show up for a moment in wireless log

Heya, just checking if anyone else ran into this, my devices (iPhones, MacBooks, Chromecasts) can't connect to 2.4 GHz (RT-AX58U/RT-AX3000) after updating to 386.7 alpha (could be unrelated), getting "Incorrect password", devices show up for a moment in wireless log.

Tried reverting to 386.5_2, full factory and NVRAM reset. N only, 20 MHz, PMF off, AF off, BF off.

Symptoms looks like failed 2.4 GHz in RT-AC86U, production year 2019, HW 1.0.

 

[octopus]

I have one in Aimesh nod and working fine. Try to "forget wifi in phone" and retype login credential again.

 

[lucluke]

I have one in Aimesh nod and working fine. Try to "forget wifi in phone" and retype login credential again.

Thanks! Already tried it on a few devices. After factory reset (default open WiFi) I can only connect to 5 GHz, checked 2.4 GHz channels for interference. Looks like faulty 2.4 GHz radio, firmware update timing could be just a coincidence.

 

[aublumberg]

I had some 2.4Ghz band issues as well and have reverted to 386.6 for now ...

[ 386.7 alpha Build(s) ] Testing available build(s)

When did the scp issue start, I have been running the 386.5_2 with no issues with scp for the longest Read post #8 and #15 of this thread.

www.snbforums.com

 

[kernol]

Looking back over your posting history ... it seems you are no stranger to connectivity issues ???

May be an idea to go back to basics - and use Asus Rescue Utility specific to your router model and load the latest RELEASE version of the Asus Stock firmware - with default settings [no restore of any old settings].
Then test wireless connectivity on the 2.4 GHz channels to see if you can get solid connection.

If you can get solid connection - then apply 386.5_2 Merlinware and slowly manually add all your customisations - keeping a check on any wobbles with the 2.4 wifi.

If you cannot get a solid connection on stock - time to replace your router?

Good luck .

 

[panni]

I have the exact same issue on 386.7 stable, AX-58U. Most devices still connect to 2.4ghz, but my phone doesn't - incorrect password. Forgetting the wifi doesn't change anything.

This is in the logs:

Jul 17 15:41:48 hostapd: eth6: STA 98:f6:21:c1:46:65 IEEE 802.11: disassociated
Jul 17 15:41:48 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(469): eth6: Deauth_ind 98:F6:21:C1:46:65, status: 0, reason: Deauthenticated because sending station is leaving (or has left) IBSS or ESS (3)
Jul 17 15:42:07 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth 98:F6:21:C1:46:65, status: Successful (0)
Jul 17 15:42:07 hostapd: eth6: STA 98:f6:21:c1:46:65 IEEE 802.11: associated
Jul 17 15:42:07 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(534): eth6: Assoc 98:F6:21:C1:46:65, status: Successful (0)
Jul 17 15:42:07 hostapd: eth5: STA 98:f6:21:c1:46:65 IEEE 802.11: disassociated
Jul 17 15:42:07 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(486): eth5: Disassoc 98:F6:21:C1:46:65, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8)

Edit: Same issue on RT-AX58U_386.7_1-gd1340bd88e and 386.5.2

 

[panni]

OK this seems to be an issue with my specific device's radio. Other phones can connect properly to 2.4ghz.

 

[panni]

Yep, reflashed the phone firmware image, 2.4ghz working again. Ignore me.