{"id":11459,"date":"2021-09-05T23:29:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T23:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviews.tn\/wiki\/can-i-use-my-own-router-with-videotron-helix\/"},"modified":"2021-11-08T23:34:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T23:34:45","slug":"can-i-use-my-own-router-with-videotron-helix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviews.tn\/wiki\/can-i-use-my-own-router-with-videotron-helix\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I use my own router with Videotron Helix?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I already have my own equipment, can I use it with Helix? <b>You will have to change your equipment when transferring your services<\/b> from Vid\u00e9otron to Helix. The Helix Fi gateway replaces your modem and Wi-Fi router. The Helix TV terminal replaces your illico terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Can I use a Wi-Fi extender with Helix? Once you pair the Wi-Fi pods with your Helix Fi Gateway, they enable you to extend your home&#8217;s Wi-Fi network coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Can you use your own router with Videotron?<\/p>\n<p><b>Yes you can use<\/b> your own router with Fizz modem.<\/p>\n<h2>Who makes Videotron Helix router?<\/h2>\n<p>They are, of course, owned by <b>Bell<\/b>. AMC is another one without Restart. Videotron says the Restart feature is available with 173 channels (including, of course, all the TVA ones) \u2014 74 of those channels can go back up to 72 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>What is bridge mode on a router?<\/h2>\n<p>What is bridge mode? Bridge mode is <b>the configuration that disables the NAT feature on the modem<\/b> and allows a router to function as a DHCP server without an IP Address conflict.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I extend my Helix WIFI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You will need <b>1 or 2 pods to cover one or two areas<\/b>. For example, you could install a pod in your kitchen to extend the coverage to the outdoor patio. You will need 4 or more pods to cover a very large home, depending on its height, area and number of rooms. You can order one or more pods in My Account.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does Helix have WPS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Red (steady) <b>No Internet connectivity<\/b> (synchronization blocked). WPS mode.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I connect my Videotron modem to my wireless router?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><br \/>\n  Connecting the router<br \/>\n <\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n   Remove the network cable from your computer and connect it to your router&#8217;s WAN port (often called \u201cInternet port\u201d). &#8230;\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Reinitialize Videotron&#8217;s cable modem. &#8230;\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Using a LAN cable, connect your computer to a free port of your router. &#8230;\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Plug your router into the power outlet.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Is Videotron dynamic IP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes<\/b>, Videotron offers you a static IP service with gateway-router that allows you to keep your internal hosting services. One of our technicians can establish the connection to your network equipment. &#8230; The only change necessary will be to edit the type of connection, which will become DHCP (dynamic IP).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why do I need a MoCA adapter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A MoCA adapter is <b>designed to give you better Wi-Fi coverage and performance throughout your home<\/b>. The adapter is a wired network solution. Because it is wired, it creates a reliable, direct connection that eliminates any dead spots in your home. MoCA adapters don&#8217;t override your wireless Internet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who makes Helix modem?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Helix Fi Gateway &#8211; <b>Addison \u00c9lectronique<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Videotron Helix internet good?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Videotron is a reputable Internet provider that offers <b>high-speed Internet<\/b> to residents of Quebec. Plans start at $60 per month plus taxes and go up from there, depending on how fast you want your Internet to be.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which is better Videotron vs Bell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bell leads download speeds<\/p>\n<p> Across both 3G and 4G, <b>Bell tops<\/b> our latest download speed results from October, with average speeds of 27.11 Mbps. Videotron takes second place, scoring 17.67 Mbps, closely followed by Telus, Rogers and Freedom, which scored 16.16 Mbps, 14.59 Mbps and 13.58 Mbps respectively.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why would you use bridge mode?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By connecting multiple routers to a single ISP-provided modem\/router, devices connected to the routers will not communicate with each other. Bridge mode <b>allows you to connect numerous devices<\/b>, extend the WiFi, provide faster speeds, and improve reliability.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the difference between router mode and bridge mode?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Through router, data or information is store and sent in the form of packet. The main difference between bridge and router is that, <b>bridge study or scan the device&#8217;s MAC address<\/b>. On the other hand, router study or scan the device&#8217;s IP address.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does bridge mode extend WiFi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By using bridge mode, <b>you can extend the range of your business&#8217;s Wi-Fi<\/b>. If your business operates in a large office or other large commercial space, a single router may not suffice. You may get coverage near the router.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How much does a Wi-Fi pod cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>WiFi Pod is usually sold for <b>$178<\/b> but currently, the official website is offering a stupendous 50% flat discount and that too without shipping charges. Besides, there are deals for over one device such as; Buy 1 device at $89.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How many Wi-Fi pods do I need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend evenly spreading pods around your home, specifically in areas where you often use Wi-Fi. One SuperPod or PowerPod is typically enough to cover two Large rooms. If you have our original Pods, we <b>recommend one in every you want to have Wi-Fi<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What do Wi-Fi pods do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pods <b>help eliminate areas where WiFi coverage drops or is weak<\/b>, also known as &#8220;dead spots.&#8221; They provide extended, more consistent WiFi coverage throughout your entire home. &#8230; As devices join your WiFi network and move around your home, they will stay seamlessly connected.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where is WPS button on Videotron router?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)<\/p>\n<p> It usually appears on a <b>button at the back or bottom of the router, on the information label<\/b>. With the WPS function, you can quickly and easily configure the wireless devices you wish to connect to your router.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Videotron Helix WIFI 6?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes<\/b>. The new Helix Fi 2 gateway enables you to optimize your Helix Internet service with multiple benefits, including Wi-Fi 6. If your current Helix Fi gateway is still covered by Videotron&#8217;s 30-day satisfaction guarantee, contact Customer Service.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I connect my phone to my Helix?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><br \/>\n  Connecting an Android device to Wi-Fi<br \/>\n <\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n   Make sure the Wi-Fi is enabled. &#8230;\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   If the Wi-Fi is disabled, toggle the button to enable it.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Wait a few seconds. &#8230;\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Under Choose A Network, select the name of your local wireless network.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n   Wait a few seconds while your device acquires an IP address from the network.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>How do I connect my modem and router?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Connect <b>one end of one Ethernet cable into the back of the modem<\/b>, then connect the other end into the Wide Area Network (WAN) port on the router. Connect the router power cord into an electrical outlet, then connect the other end to the router.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the WPS button?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Wi-Fi\u00ae Protected Setup (WPS) is a built-in feature of many routers that make it easier to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices to a secure wireless network. &#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I already have my own equipment, can I use it with Helix? You will have to change your equipment when transferring your services from Vid\u00e9otron to Helix. The Helix Fi gateway replaces your modem and Wi-Fi router. The Helix TV terminal replaces your illico terminal. Can I use a Wi-Fi extender with Helix? 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