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raminolta
05-13-2020Squire
Helix Modem/Router Making a Constant Humming Noise
I have just switched to Helix Internet service since last week. I have notriced the Helix modem/router makes a constant humming sound. It isn't loud but since the room is always quiet, it is easil...
- 06-24-2020
Good evening everyone.
A noisy Helix gateway is definately not normal. There's a fan to cool down the gateway, that said, it has been observed to be noisier on some units. It is a known problem.We also seen gateways that were noisier when installed into a close area like an enclosure, a shelve or a corner that can resonate. We invite you to contact our tech support so we can handle the case and propose a remplacement unit that will be more silent.
You can reach us by chat, by phone or through facebook, we will be glad to assist you with that.
Thanks for asking. It is a very good question.
-Alex D
marleym
06-22-2020Initiate
Mine does also. I expect VIdeotron to fix this. This equipment is obviously very cheap.
- AlexD06-24-2020Moderator - Solution Expert
Good evening everyone.
A noisy Helix gateway is definately not normal. There's a fan to cool down the gateway, that said, it has been observed to be noisier on some units. It is a known problem.We also seen gateways that were noisier when installed into a close area like an enclosure, a shelve or a corner that can resonate. We invite you to contact our tech support so we can handle the case and propose a remplacement unit that will be more silent.
You can reach us by chat, by phone or through facebook, we will be glad to assist you with that.
Thanks for asking. It is a very good question.
-Alex D
- Tdanish07-05-2020Initiate
Mine makes probably the same humming noise. It is installed in my bedroom!😤
The problem is that this humming noise is not constant it tends sometimes to have a higher pitch.
I thought I was alone in this .... I will definitely call Vidéotron!