Apple TV network - won't allow me to set password

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Apple TV network - won't allow me to set password

I have changed my network and am trying to set my Apple TV (2016?) to new network. After I select the new name, it immediately tell me I entered the incorrect password. BUT it did not give me a screen to enter ANY password. I tried restart. No difference. Hoping to avoid RESET. Other Wifi networks near my home are also listed, along with my new one, and, when selected, ask me to enter a password. Only the network I want won't ask for a password. What's going on?

Apple TV HD, tvOS 15

Posted on Sep 9, 2022 10:13 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Sep 9, 2022 1:25 PM in response to JerryG52

If your Apple TV can't connect to Wi-Fi - Apple Support
Try the ‘Other…’ option instead of selecting a listed discovered network. Especially if the password has been changed.
Verify that the router or access point isn’t set to use WPA3, as only device models from ~2018 or later support that. Instead use WPA2/WPA3 Transitional.

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Sep 9, 2022 7:58 PM in response to JerryG52

Additional info: Model of my AppleTV is A1469. Apple TV Software version: 7.9 (8163)

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Sep 9, 2022 7:37 PM in response to Urquhart1244

I tried 'Other...'

Same result after typing in the network name, it did not offer me a screen to enter the password - only the same screen that the password entered is WRONG. BUT I DIDN'T give it a PASSWORD!

And, YES, I am using WPA2/WPA3 as security setting on the router.

So... any other ideas?

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Apple TV network - won't allow me to set password

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