5GHz R7000 not working with any security (but works without security)

[jacobfernando]

basically with any wpa or wep it does not connect even thou is broadcasting. but when i take off the security no password it does connect

[TheHellSite]

You might wanna take a look at this and see if you are facing the same issue.
#384

Also take a look at this workaround
#385

[jacobfernando]

But im not using any special character.

[Jackysi]

I can not reproduce this. Please reset NVRAM and re-flash firmware.

[jacobfernando]

I have reset the NVRAM and re-flashed, 5ghz broadcasting but device does not connect. If i remove security it does connect

[Jackysi]

Faulty device?

[jacobfernando]

Brand new

[Jackysi]

I meant the one that doesn't want to connect to router =). I don't know how to help you, I have no issues with authorization nor any wifi modules. Got R7000 and AC3200 as primary. both run fine. I'm also sure its not the firmware, otherwise lots of ppl would post here as well ^^

[jacobfernando]

Ok i will try again

[Jackysi]

so?

[malderhout]

Try to change the Country code of your 5Ghz Wifi (Advanced Wifi Settings) to "MALAYSIA". I had the same problem with the R7000. The 5Ghz Wifi works well now on the R7000.

[edulmartins]

Hi. I just flashed my R7000 with tomato and I'm having this problem with my 5G network. I tried change to "Malaysia" and didn't work. Does anyone another idea?

[malderhout]

You van also try to switch off choosing the channels automatic. Choose a manual lower channel for example channel 44. In my case not all the devices will work on a higher 5 GHZ channels

[JLJTGR]

A little late to the thread, but what worked for me was changing the 5GHz MAC address away from the "default" to a more sane address.

For some reason the "default" had the MAC address start with 7A unlike the others. When like this, no-security WiFi would work but otherwise it would not. Manually changing 7A to 78 like my other MACs resolved the issue. I have no idea where the 7A came from except that pressing the Default button makes it return.

[spinko101]

@JLJTGR

thanks, that worked for me !