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Kobo ereader update problems12/8/2023 ![]() ![]() If you see a black screen or if your eReader is unresponsive, it may be out of. If your screen is frozen, or if you see a black screen, press and hold the power button for 15 seconds. My router was normally 802.11 ac and has both 5.0 GHz and 2. If your eReader is frozen or unresponsive: Force your eReader to shut off. * Navigate to Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit 2.4 GHz * Default username and password is "admin" "password" Changing my wifi router to "802.11 b/g/n mixed" actually fixed the problems I was having (unable to connect to wifi and extremely slow connection). This worked great but I also found this solution on line with additional steps so I'm posting it in case you find the additional step necessary:ġ- Go to your internet dashboard provider or router dashboard and you will need your username and password).Ģ- Select ''wireless mode '' and change it to ''802.11 b/g/n mixed'' (before I had it set to 802.11 g/n mixed).ģ- Select ''Auth mode'' and change it to ''WPA2-PSK'' (before I had it set to WPA-PSK)ĭon't mix lowercase and capital on your network name. Just take the latest one.Īfter much frustration, I finally found the solution to my inability to connect consistently to my wifi was to change my router setting from 802.11 g/n to 802.11 b/g/n through my internet provider homepage. You can see the list of available firmware versions on. I doubt this will solve the WiFi issue, but, there may be a fix for the WiFi included. You can try manually installing the updated firmware. Once connected to the WiFi, connect to the Kobo server.ĭoes it do the first two? Does you router show if an IP address has been allocated? Or show the device in the list of connected devices? Can you reach the Kobo server from one of your other devices on the network?.Connect to the WiFi and get an IP address.When you choose your network, prompt for the password.Display the list of available WiFi networks.During the setup, the device will do the following: The solution to this problem: Deauthorize your Kobo and then deauthorize your computer (ctl-shift-D). The Clara HD does.īut, the question is what "doesn't connect" means. ![]() ![]() Some of the older devices won't connect after a factory reset as the device connects to a Kobo server upon connection and the original firmware does not support the security protocols now being used. Read the instructions on how to factory reset your eReader.A new Clara HD should connect to WiFi.If you've tried all the steps above and it didn't solve the issue, you can try resetting your eReader. Troubleshoot missing eBooks and audiobooks. ![]() If you've tried the steps above and still can't find your book, try the steps in this article: Read the instructions on how to sign out of your eReader. You'll need to enter the email address associated with your Kobo account and your password to set up your eReader over a Wi Fi connection. When you sign back in, your eReader will start the set-up process again. Signing out of your eReader, and then signing back in can also fix some common problems. Read the instructions on how to verify your account details. Ensure that there are no spelling errors when creating an account. Read the instructions on how to repair your Kobo account.ĭouble-check that you've entered the correct email address when signing in. If you've recently purchased a book and it doesn't appear on your eReader, try repairing your Kobo account. If your eReader can’t connect to Wi Fi, try removing the network from your eReader, then manually re-adding it. Follow the steps in this article to learn how: If your eReader’s screen doesn’t look right or is experiencing problems, follow the steps in this article: If your eReader doesn’t turn on, or is experiencing battery issues, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot your eReader’s battery.
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