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Your Wi-Fi network is not optimal, it’s slow or it cuts. Click here. Activate your modem and check your plan If your Home Internet plan is brand-new and you received your modem by mail, login to your account at Fizz.ca and activate your modem to enjoy the speed associated with your plan. How to activate my modem If a technician came by to install your modem, then no need for you to activate your modem. The technician did it for you. For an internet service move, your plan will automatically be reactivated at the new address on the selected date. No action is required on your part. Restart your Wi-Fi modem Unplug the power cable on your Wi-Fi modem. Make sure all the lights on the modem are off once you have unplugged it. Wait ten (10) seconds. Plug your modem back into the electrical outlet. Expect a three (3) minute delay to allow your devices to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. Recommendation: It is more effective to restart your Wi-Fi modem by unplugging its power cable instead of pressing its power button. Status of Key Wi‑Fi Modem Indicator Lights Please note that the CODA‑4680 model includes 6 indicator lights on the front, while the CODA‑5610Q model has a single indicator light. Below is the list of indicator lights on your CODA‑4680 Wi‑Fi modem and their possible states: Power This light must be on. If it is off, make sure the power cable is securely connected at both ends. Also try plugging it into a different electrical outlet. Status (@) Solid: the modem is functional and connected to the network. Blinking: the modem is in the process of connecting to the network. If the light keeps blinking for more than 5 minutes, check that the coaxial cable is properly connected

Make sure you are in a zone that has adequate coverage. See our network coverage map If you are outside the Fizz network, you can connect via our partner network. Learn about accessing our partner network Signal bars and Wi-Fi: understanding your connection icons The mobile signal bars ? indicate the strength of your cellular network. The more bars you see, the stronger your signal. However, you can still have excellent reception even without the maximum number of bars. The number of signal bars is just a simplified indicator—each phone manufacturer interprets this measurement a little differently. For example, one phone might display three bars at –90 dBm, while another would show four for the same signal The Wi-Fi icon (represented by several overlapping arcs) shows the strength of your wireless Internet connection. Each arc is simply a visual estimate of the wireless signal strength your device receives. Once again, how these arcs appear depends on the manufacturer and operating system. In short: even if your device doesn’t show all the “waves” of the Wi-Fi symbol, you can still enjoy a stable and fast connection. These arcs are a convenient visual cue, but not an absolute measure of performance. Troubleshooting Is the Wi-Fi function turned off? Make sure you have deactivated WiFi on your phone. If browsing the internet with your phone is slow and laborious, your phone may be trying to prioritize browsing over a WiFi network instead of using the Fizz mobile network. By disabling WiFi on your phone, you will force it to use only mobile data; this may enable apps and web pages to load faster. If you are experiencing a slow WiFi network, see the following troubleshooting tip: My WiFi connection is slow. How can I speed it up? Restart your phone If the network

Make sure that the Wi-Fi feature on your device is activated Your device may have a software and / or physical Wi-Fi switch. The location of the software switch may vary from one device to another. Here are two examples: Computer: Network and internet settings → Wi-Fi Smartphone: Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Placement of the hardware switch can vary from one device to another. Here are two examples: An on/off button on the front or side of your laptop A combination of keys, for example: Function and F2 Select your Wi-Fi network The default username and corresponding password for your Wi-Fi network are written on a sticker on the back of your Wi-Fi modem (Default Wi-Fi network and Default key). The process for reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network may vary from one device to another. Here are two examples: Laptop: Settings → Network and internet → Wi-Fi Smartphone: Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi You can't find your Wi-Fi network? Use this link. If allowed by your device, connect to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency Your Fizz Wi-Fi modem defaults to frequency band steering technology. When this function is disabled, your Wi-Fi modem will display two (2) frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Manually select the 5GHz on your devices. Here are the differences between these two frequency bands: 5GHz frequency band: Less exposed to interference Faster maximum speeds Less reach 2.4GHz frequency band: More exposed to interference Slower maximum speeds More reach Not able to recover your Wi-Fi password? Restore your Wi-Fi modem to its factory settings IMPORTANT: This will reset any changes that have been made to your Wi-Fi modem settings to date. You may also need to reconfigure your devices’ Wi-Fi settings (network name, password, etc.). Using a small, sharp object, press the modem’s reset button for 10

You can use your own router with Fizz. However, the modem must be the one provided by Fizz, as it is required to ensure compatibility and proper service operation. Disable the Wi-Fi feature of the Fizz Wi-Fi modem In bridge mode, the two (2) Wi-Fi radios built into your Fizz Wi-Fi modem will be deactivated, thus disabling its Wi-Fi capabilities. Open an Internet browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Identify yourself using the following login information: Username: cusadmin Password: **enter your Wi-Fi password** Select Basic Select Gateway Disable the option ''Residential Gateway function'' Click Ok Install your personal Wi-Fi router Connect your personal router as indicated in its user guide. Plug the network cable (RJ45) into one of the four (4) numbered ports of your Fizz Wi-Fi modem. If there's any issue with the connection, restart both devices (the Fizz Wi-Fi modem and your personal router). If you want to re-enable the Wi-Fi capability of your Fizz Wi-Fi modem, you'll need to reset it to its factory settings. Using a small, sharp object, press the modem’s reset button for 10 seconds. • CODA-4680 model: the reset button is located behind the Wi-Fi modem. • CODA-5610Q model: the reset button is located under the Wi-Fi modem. If needed, restart both your modem and personal router This quick video will guide you through each step. But in a nutshell: Unplug the power cable on your Wi-Fi modem. Make sure all the lights on the modem turn off. Wait ten (10) seconds. Plug your modem back into the electrical outlet. Expect a three (3) minute delay to allow your devices to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. Note: If you are also using a personal router, you'll need to restart it as well. Recommendation: It is more effective to restart your Wi-Fi

With the Fizz Wi-Fi app and another device If you used the Fizz Wi-Fi app with another device, you’ll be able to share your password from that device. Take this other device, and open the Fizz Wi-Fi app. On top of the screen, click on Share Wi-Fi. From there, you’ll have several choices to share your Wi-Fi network. With your mobile If you have a mobile phone connected to your Wi-Fi network, follow these instructions : Make sure you're connected to your Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings Click on Connexion (or Wi-Fi on iOS) Click on Wi-Fi Click on the gear wheel icon located on the right of your network's name (or on the i on iOS) Click on the eye to unveil your Wi-Fi network password (or on Password on iOS) With a computer If you have a computer connected to your Wi-Fi network, follow these instructions Make sure you're connected to your Wi-Fi Network. Open the list of available Wi-Fi networks. Select Network and Internet Settings. Click on Network and Sharing Center. Select the Internet connection named as your Wi-Fi network. Select Wireless Properties. On the Security tab, click to show the characters. As a last resort If none of the above options work out for you, your last resort option is to restore your Wi-Fi modem to its factory settings. IMPORTANT: This will reset any changes that have been made to your Wi-Fi modem settings to date. You may also need to reconfigure your devices’ Wi-Fi settings (network name, password, etc.). Using a small, sharp object, press the modem’s reset button for 10 seconds. CODA-4680 model: the reset button is located behind the Wi-Fi modem. CODA-5610Q model: the reset button is located under the Wi-Fi modem. ​​​​​​​ Using a small, sharp object, press the reset button located behind

In what context is a modem return required? Cancellation If you decide to end your subscription, you must return the modem that was loaned to you free of charge by Fizz. The return must be done in a Videotron store, following the procedure described below. Defective equipment If you suspect your modem is defective: An agent will perform a few checks with you via chat. If a defect is confirmed, a service appointment will be scheduled by one of our agents so that a technician can inspect the modem at your home. If the issue is confirmed and not caused by misuse, the modem will be replaced at no cost. If the defect is due to misuse, the following fees will apply: Service call fee: $60 (plus applicable taxes) Modem replacement fee: $225 (plus applicable taxes) Lost or stolen equipment If your modem is lost or stolen: You obviously won’t be able to return the device. A service appointment will be scheduled by one of our agents to provide you with a new modem. The following fees will apply: Modem replacement fee: $225 (plus applicable taxes) Service call fee: $60 (plus applicable taxes), if you remain a Fizz customer. Note: If a refund is due, these fees will be deducted from the reimbursed amount. In the case of a cancellation, know that based on the date you unsubscribe from your Home Internet plan: You have 15 days to return your Fizz Wi-Fi modem (and its power cable). Failure to do so means you will be automatically charged the modem replacement fee, as per your Services agreement. If you are charged this amount but do end up sending us back the modem, then no worries, you will be automatically refunded. Once your modem is returned, it will take (approximately) 4-6 weeks

Starter Kit The box contains the following items: The Wi-Fi modem (CODA-4680 or CODA-5610Q * A coaxial cable A power cord An ethernet cable * CODA 5610Q is available with a new subscription to a 400 Mbps plan and above. If you are already subscribed and you increase the speed of your plan, it will not trigger a change to this modem. The modem model you’ll receive depends on inventory availability. Fizz does not guarantee a specific model, whether it’s for a new subscription, a return, or an exchange. The ethernet cable is included in the box with your modem, but it is not required to set up your Wi-Fi network. Connect the coaxial cable The coaxial cable must be properly screwed in on both ends. Connect the power cord The power cord must be properly connected to the Wi-Fi modem and wall outlet (avoid using a power strip). IMPORTANT: Once it’s plugged in, your Wi-Fi modem will make its first system update, and may need to reboot after roughly 15 minutes. Make sure your modem is ready A series of lights will appear on your modem. Make sure they match this image. Write down your modem’s info Locate the network name (Default Wi-Fi Network) and password (Default Key) printed on the back of your Wi-Fi modem: CODA-4680 model: look at the back. CODA-5610Q model: look under. Make sure not to confuse similar characters such as O and 0, as well as I and 1. Before proceeding to the next step, check the available networks on a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a mobile phone and check that the FIZZ network name as indicated on your modem appears in the list of available networks. This may take a few minutes. Configure your modem Select the name of your Wi-Fi network from the