So it seems that the Helix router is completely useless unless you subscribe to Videotron's internet service? So instead of renting the equipment to the user like a normal internet company and providing a simple braindead *modem*, videotron insists o...
Bell is coming to install new service at a family member's place next week and I have a 30m long wire going from the modem's location to the basement. I was using a router (Linksys E1200) as a network switch to get more Ethernet ports, but I will no ...
I just switched from Videotron's Helix to Bell 1.5Gbps. The reason why I switched is because Bell made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Paying the same price for more bandwidth (I had 400mbps with Videotron), and 5 more channels for my tv. Quite frankl...
If you’re like me, you’ve had voicemail messages from your loved ones saved in your mobile or home phone voicemail for some time. Unfortunately, voicemail is not like a safe, and sometimes these messages are deleted. If you want to protect your preci...
I'm trying to install a VPN on my router, but I there is no option for me to select PPTP under the WAN connection type. Is there anyone here able to use PureVPN on their Zyxel Router? Please help.
I am very interested in subscribing to Helix. However, i am required to install my company VPN on my router, regarding my various corporate electronic devices. With my former provider, this was not an issue. Will it work with Helix? As i researched t...
Lots of spam emails have been getting through lately, so I added some mail filters to automatically move them to the Spam folder. The filters work sometimes, but not always. Some messages go the Spam folder, while others stay in my inbox. Worse is th...
Please advise when this service becomes available again.
Is/are Telnet and/or SSH available on the Helix Fi Gateway2 (Arris TG4482A)? I have a number of reasons for needing this, one of which would be to try to establish static routes, if this option is not available through the GUI or app (this refers to ...
Why, when I stream hockey on my pc, is the resolution so terrible. My monitor is a 32" 4K model but the picture quality is awful and does not even look to be 720P. In 2023, this is unacceptable in my opinion.
Hi! Can static routes be set on the Helix Fi Gateway2 (an Arris TG4482A)?I have not found this on the router’s own internal web GUI, nor on the Helix Fi app. My application: I have an internal router behind the Helix Gateway, which serves up my main ...
I just got the helix installed today and I'd like to start with I find it madness there is so little documentation on this product...even when calling support I was told they would not be able to help me as they have not been provided any other infor...
Hi. A friend of mind was told that his Samsung soundbar will interfere with the WiFi signal from his Helix gateway. I also have a Samsung sound bar and a regularly have my WiFi signal interrupted when using my iPad, computer and game console. Especia...
I’m having no luck connecting my SkyBell doorbell to Helix. I did finally figure out how to disable the 5 GHz and attempted to connect using 2.4 GHz but still no luck. Videotron has no doorbells or cameras listed in their compatible smart devices. Ha...
I am trying to connect all my smart bulbs & plugs & sonos, I was told that I can separate my networks for 2.4 & 5ghz, but HOW???
I need to assign static local IP address to a device in Helix router. How to do this? Seems like impossible through mobile app
I have smart devices (light bulb and smart plug) but it doesn't want to connect to my internet. I contacted the smart devices company and they gave me steps to check (like the 2.4ghz ...) I did everything but they still won't connect... the same devi...
Hi.I would like to know if any body know how to change the channel on the helix fi admin account. Its actually on the channel 11 and I have to much people around me on the same channel. I've try to change it manually but everytime I want to save it t...
can i disable the router portion of the helix modem and use my own router?
HI I have a Samsung Galaxy S22; and videotron internet servicesThe Helix Fi installed without any issue; but the Helix TV app won't install.I've tried remove and re-installing several times.The error message says:"lets try that again: 500. We aren't...
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