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mcrootay
Chevalier
04-14-2020

Devices cannot connect to Helix

I have a couple of devices (for example, an LG tablet and a PS Vita) that try to connect to my Helix network but are unable to - and it appears that it's the router that's not allowing the connection. Why would this be? Any suggestions to force the connection?

  • Avatar de CedrikS
    CedrikS
    05-14-2020

    In that case, here is what you could do:

     

    1- Connect yourself to your HelixFi mobile application.

    2- Click on the Network tab.

    3- On top of the app, click on the pen

    4- You should be able to put a checkmark in Use different names and passwords for 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi.

    5- Name each network differently and put a password too. Do not forget to Apply Changes.

    6- You should be able to connect manually to the network of your choice and see if everything is more stable.

     

    Have a good day!

  • Hi!

    Is the password straight-up refused ?

    • Avatar de MayaP
      MayaP
      Admiral

      Were you able to get the issue resolved?

      • Avatar de mcrootay
        mcrootay
        Chevalier
        The issue is partly resolved... Videotron said I should not split my network (into separate 2.4 & 5ghz networks) so I combined them into one and the devices now connect, except often it says I'm connected but with no Internet?
  • Having the same issue with my Sonos One and Fitbit Versa. An old Android tablet connects successfully on the 2.4GHz band though. I'm searching for a solution since a couple of days, to no avail. Seems the Helix Fi is not widespread enough to get a solution, other than adding a second router with a second wi-fi network, and not using Helix wi-fi (but leaving it on unless you wire the TV terminals).

    • Avatar de EricBuist
      EricBuist
      Officer

      Hi, both my Sonos One and Fitbit Versa can connect now.

       

      For Sonos One, I needed to change the wi-fi settings to connect to a new router. First time I tried this, my wi-fi network wasn't listed, but was detected by my phone and my laptop. Second time, a few days later, my wi-fi network appeared and I was able to link my Sonos One to that network, so it works again.

       

      My Fitbit Versa already knew about my wi-fi network but couldn't connect. This was because I mistakenly named my Helix network differently (Eldorado instead of ElDorado). Maybe the difference in case screwed things up as well.