Can connect to internet via ethernet cable but not wireless. keep getting 2wire error message when I open my browser. wireless roku player works for a while, very slowly uploading, and then stops and keeps asking for my password again.

I have created this document that will step you through the setup and also enter your password for your network. Hope this helps you.

Follow these steps to setup your Roku player 1. Connect to your TV

• Use a HDMI cable. Connect one end to the HDMI port of the Roku player, and the other end to an available HDMI input on your TV.
• Make note of the TV input used.

2. Power up key components

• Open the battery compartment and carefully insert the provided batteries into the slots, following the correct battery orientation.
• Power up the Roku player by connecting the provided power adapter to the Roku player and to an available wall outlet.
• Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input.

3. Connect to your network

• If you are using a wireless network, select "Wireless" as your network connection:
• Select your network from the list of available networks.
• Enter your wireless network password when prompted. (Note: passwords are case-sensitive)
• If you are using an Ethernet wired connection, select "Wired (Ethernet)" as your network connection.

4. Complete guided setup

• Get the latest software
• Your Roku player will let you know if there is a software update available, and will restart after the update
  is complete.
• Link your Roku player from any Internet browser
• A link code should be displayed on the TV screen after restart
• Using an Internet browser, follow the instructions to link your Roku player to a new or an existing Roku account.

Help for common setup mistakes and solutions
Symptom
Possible causes
Try these!
I don't see any picture on the TV
TV is OFF
Cable loose
Roku is OFF
Wrong TV input
Ensure TV is ON (it's more common than you think)
Check all connectors are snugly in place
Check power adapter is snugly connected, and wall outlet is working
Select the correct TV input
I can not connect to wireless network
Weak wireless signal
Wrong wireless name
Wrong wireless password Wireless name hidden
Move Roku player location (even a few inches may help)
Ensure correct network name selected
Ensure correct password entered
SSID can be hidden, use "Add Network" from wireless network screen
My remote does not work
Not in line of site
Batteries weak
Get closer and ensure there are no obstacles between your remote and the Roku player
Try a fresh set of batteries
Resolving wireless connectivity
If your Roku player isn't connecting to your wireless network, try the following:
Description
Do this
Tips
Repeat guided setup • •
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Go to Settings>Network>Wireless•
If "Update connection" is available, select it to refresh your connection
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If not, just select your wireless network from the list, enter your wireless password when prompted
If you were previously and just lost connection, you may not need to enter your password again
Passwords are case-sensitive
Restart the Roku player and • your wireless network
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Unplug the power connector from • the back of the Roku player
Unplug the power connector from the back of your wireless router
Unplug the power connector from the back of your modem
Plug the power connector back into modem (wait a couple of minutes for it to fully boot)
Plug the power connector back into the wireless router (wait a couple of minutes for it to fully boot)
Plug the power connector back into your Roku player, and wait for the image on your TV
Follow repeat guided instructions above
Your wireless router and modem may be combined as one device
Factory reset the Roku player
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From the Roku home screen, sele•ct Settings>Factory reset and follow the instructions
Note: You can also reset the Roku• player using the reset button. Find the reset button on your Roku player, press and hold for 15-20 seconds ( the front LED will rapidly blink a few times)
Factory reset should be used as the last resort, if all other steps failed to recover functionality
After a reset, you will need to relink your Roku player to your Roku account, and setup subscribed channels with username and password, if applicable

If you forgot your password, you can recover it here at this URL:
Forgot Password

A new password will be sent to the email account listed in your account. If you do not see the email, be sure to check your spam filter.

If you use wireless WiFi, instead of direct ethernet cable connection to the Roku, WPA passphrase and WEP key are security codes used to keep unauthorized people from using your wireless signal to access the internet and possibly eavesdrop on your internet activity.

You need to have your own wireless network or if the Roku has an ethernet port, you can connect the Roku via ethernet cable instead and plug it to your router.

Remember: one of the requirements for Roku to work is High-speed Internet connection-Roku recommends using either a wired or wireless router

IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.254 is the default gateway of an AT&T modem router (RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY) (2WIRE). for this ip address should be able to view the main screen of your 2wire modem and if not your computer is connected to a different network.

1) try connecting the computer to the 2wire RG using a ETHERNET cable (if your connected via wireless)
2) make sure that the DSL light is solid and not blinking.
3) if your computer already connected by a ETHERNET cable, try accessing the same ip address if your able to view the main screen of your 2wire modem it means that your computer will be able to connect to the internet.
4) try this also:
this for internet explorer:
click tools - connections - LAN settings
( if there's a tick mark on PROXY SERVER remove it )
if you do have tick mark on PROXY SERVER then your computer have a virus, because virus can put a tick on PROXY SERVER without you noticing it.
after removing the tick you will be able to connect to the internet again.

Not possible, since the "input" to the 2WIRE modem is a 4-wire telephone-line, not an 8-wire Ethernet cable.

Instead, spend about $40 to buy a D-Link Wireless G modem, and connect its WAN port to the cable-modem, and connect up to 4 Ethernet cables to "wired" computers, and configure the "wireless" component of the D-Link router.

I had a similar issue. Here's what I did; Directly connect to the router via ethernet cable; I went to Start>Programs>Accessories>Run; then type in ipconfig, look at the number for the default gateway and type it into your browser's address bar (mine was 192.168.1.254). Now that your in the router, click on the Home Network or View Home Network. At some point it might prompt you for a password. Click Wireless Settings near the top of the screen. From this page I changed the channel to 6 (not quite sure if it did anything) and changed the Power Setting to 10.
After that I was able to connect wirelessly.

Connect the Laptop to the router with ethernet cable
Verify the wireless LAN

• Open a browser and type http://gateway.2wire.net; the Home page opens.
  
• Click the Home Network tab.
  
• Verify the wireless status located on the right panel (Status at a Glance) is Disabled.
  
• When the status is disabled, then enable the wireless LAN .
  

Open a browser and type http://gateway.2wire.net or http://192.168.1.254

Its almost impossible to connect a 2wire DSL router with a Cable modem. They dont go hand in hand.
Although you can connect the outgoing ethernet wire from the modem in the last ethernet plug on the back of the router and then have the ethernet connections coming from the router. But not wireless. and if you find a way, contact me at [email protected]