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error Honeywell

Error Code E42

Router is not issuing an IP address to the thermostat. The thermostat cannot obtain network configuration from the router.

? What Causes This

Router not configured to automatically assign IP addresses, or connection timeout.

How to Fix It

  1. Wait for 30 minutes as connection can take several minutes.
  2. If still no connection, remove thermostat from wallplate for 10 seconds, then reconnect it.
  3. Verify your router is correctly set up to automatically give IP addresses.

Source: page 62 of the official manual

From the manual

Manual page 62 — Honeywell error E42

This error code appears in:

Honeywell RTH6580WF Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat