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5.7 Wi-Fi connection failed

Typical symptoms

  • Post–add-device Wi‑Fi step shows no SSIDs.
  • “Connected” but no IP.
  • After Type-C direct the PC loses general internet.
  • Wi‑Fi profile disappears after reboot.

First three steps

  1. Move closer to the AP; double-check SSID/password.
  2. Rescan & reconnect from RDK Studio’s Wi‑Fi dialog.
  3. Copy the error string to Moss if it still fails.

Checklist

IssueFix
No SSIDsProximity; band support; hidden SSIDs need manual entry
Bad passwordCase, symbols, stray IME spaces
No IP / DHCP timeoutRouter blocking new clients? Reboot AP
Lost after rebootRejoin once in Studio; confirm the board persisted the profile
PC offline after Type-CAdjust Wi‑Fi priority per UI hint; clear default gw/DNS on USB NIC

For production rigs, assign static leases so addresses don’t jump after router reboots.