Cannot connect to network during set up | Bose Portable Smart Speaker
If you cannot connect to the network:
Try the following:
Make sure the network name does not have any spaces or other extra characters.
Determine the name of the network (SSID). If there are extra spaces or other characters in the name, go to your router settings and delete the spaces or characters. For more info, see Determining the connected Wi-Fi network of a computer. If the network name is changed, you will need to reconnect all devices to the new network name.
Reboot your router.
Routers may need to be reset from time to time—much like rebooting a computer. Disconnect power from the router for 30 seconds, then wait for it to start up and connect. (Note: Any device connected to the Internet will be interrupted during the reset.)
If you are unable to connect to Wi-Fi using the Bose app, try an alternate connection method.
If your product cannot connect to your network using the normal setup method in the Bose app, try an alternate method. For more info, see Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Install any updates for your router.
In the router settings menu, there is typically an option to check for updates. If updates are available, install them to ensure the router is running with the latest available enhancements.
If your router broadcasts more than one network (i.e. 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, Guest), give the networks different names.
Many routers broadcast multiple networks, like a 2.4 GHz network, a 5 GHz network, and a guest network. If you see multiple networks with the same name when connecting a device to Wi-Fi, some devices might not be connected to the expected network.
In your router settings, try temporarily disabling the 5 GHz network and guest network. If the issue is resolved by using only the 2.4 GHz network, rename he 5 GHz network and guest network to something different than the 2.4 GHz network (i.e. MyNetwork2G, MyNetwork5G. and MyNetworkGuest). This will help you and your devices identify the correct network. (Tip: If you rename a network, any devices that were connected to the previous network name will need to be reconnected to the new network name in the device settings menu.)
In your router settings, try temporarily disabling the 5 GHz network and guest network. If the issue is resolved by using only the 2.4 GHz network, rename he 5 GHz network and guest network to something different than the 2.4 GHz network (i.e. MyNetwork2G, MyNetwork5G. and MyNetworkGuest). This will help you and your devices identify the correct network. (Tip: If you rename a network, any devices that were connected to the previous network name will need to be reconnected to the new network name in the device settings menu.)
Check to see if other devices on your network are using too much bandwidth.
When a device is active on your network, they use some of the available bandwidth of your router. Some tasks use more bandwidth than others—like video streaming, gaming, video calls, data backups, etc. If devices are performing these tasks, bandwidth can decrease for other devices. Turn off any device or app that might be using a lot of bandwidth, then check if performance improves. If possible, use an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi to connect high-bandwidth devices to your network. This frees up wireless bandwidth for devices that need to be connected wirelessly.
Check for sources of wireless interference.
It's possible that interference from other wireless devices are affecting the wireless functionality of your product. Check for other wireless devices in the area of your product (i.e. another router, cordless phone, wireless printer, smart TV, etc.). To determine if a device might be interfering, try unplugging its power cord or disabling Wi-Fi on the device. If the issue is resolved when a particular device is removed, try placing that device farther away from your product, if possible. Additionally, if the device has a wireless channel setting, try a different channel.
Try making the recommended settings adjustments in the settings menu of the router.
For more information, see Recommended router settings for use with Bose Wi-Fi products.
Determine if a limit has been set for the number of devices that can connect to your router.
In the router settings, check if the router is set to only allow up to a certain number of devices to connect to the network (this setting is often labelled DHCP Limit/Range). If there is a limit, remove or increase it to accommodate the number of devices that will be on the network.
In the router settings, try selecting a different channel.
If multiple wireless devices on the network are communicating on the same channel, it could affect how effectively those devices can transmit and receive data. Log in to the router and, in the settings menu, select a different channel—like 1, 6 or 11 since these channels do not interfere with one another. If you don't notice a difference, you can always change back the channel.
Check that the network security setting is compatible with your Bose product.
Bose systems will work with all network security types, including Enterprise security (WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, etc). In the router settings, select a PSK (or Personal) option instead of a non-PSK option. Also, if the encryption technique selectable, choose TKIP when using WPA, or choose AES when using WPA2. (Tip: Avoid mixed or combo security settings, such as WPA+WPA2.) For more info, see Determining the security type of a Wi-Fi network. (Note: If security is changed, you might need to reconnect other devices to your network.)
Restore the system to its factory defaults and restart the set up process.
For more info, see Resetting your product.
Try connecting to another network.
If available, try connecting the system to another wireless network. This might require bringing the system to another location. Doing so will help determine if the cause of the issue is related to the network hardware (or its settings), or to the hardware of your Bose system. If the issue is not with your Bose system hardware, having the system serviced will not resolve the issue.
