If you experience the error code W8301 while watching Netflix on your computer, it typically points to a network connection problem. Follow the troubleshooting below to resolve the issue. Does your network allow streaming? School campuses, corporate VPNs, hotels or hospital networks sometimes do not allow streaming - you will not be able to watch movies and TV shows through Netflix. Contact your network administrator to find out if streaming is allowed or for help connecting to Netflix. Troubleshoot network connection issues If you're still not able to connect to Netflix, here are some steps to resolve network connection issues.