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  • Page 1 Fibe Modem Reference Guide FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 1 05/02/10 10:34 AM...
  • Page 2 Bell Internet Service Agreement Use of the Bell Internet service is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Bell Internet Service Agreement. By installing and/or using the service, you are accepting these terms and conditions. The Bell Internet Service Agreement is included in your installation kit and is available at bell.ca/agreements.
  • Page 3 Email With Bell Mail, you will be able to send and receive email from anywhere. You can create a Bell email address during the online activation process. Bell Internet Customer Service will email you from time to time with important news and helpful information about updates and changes to your Bell Fibe Internet service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Bell Fibe Internet personal account details Customer support quick reference Setting up your wireless connection Modifying your wireless settings How to set an admin password How to change existing wireless settings How to reboot your Wireless Access Point device Reset the device to factory defaults Tips &...

  • Page 5: Bell Fibe Internet Personal Account Details

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • Accessing and creating Bell email accounts...

  • Page 6: Customer Support Quick Reference

    Customer support quick reference Bell online service bell.ca/service Help with your services My Internet bell.ca/myinternet Manage your Bell account online Internet check up bell.ca/internetcheckup Automated troubleshooting tool Internet security and service bell.ca/securityandinternet Protect yourself and computer while online Service status bell.ca/servicestatus...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Wireless Connection

    Setting up your wireless connection Follow these instructions to setup your wireless connection. Before you begin, ensure the Ethernet cable from the Bell Fibe modem is connected to the Ethernet port on the back of the Wireless Access Point device. Windows 7 - Click on the wireless bar located at the right hand side of the system bar.
  • Page 8 This may take a few minutes if you just plugged in the device. - Click on your network name in the list. - Type your 8-digit WPA2 key in the Password text box. - Click OK. For more information on creating a Wireless Home Network, visit bell.ca/wirelessnetworking. FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 8 05/02/10 10:34 AM...

  • Page 9: Modifying Your Wireless Settings

    Modifying your wireless settings You can manually configure the settings on your Wireless Access Point (WAP) device. Before you can access the WAP device, you must first determine which IP address has been assigned. To identify what the IP address is: 1.
  • Page 10 The first screen that appears is Basic Setup and enables you to change the WAP’s wired, Ethernet network settings. FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 10 05/02/10 10:34 AM...

  • Page 11: How To Set An Admin Password

    How to set an admin password An admin password is used for security. Once set, you will need to enter it before making any changes to your settings. Before you can access the Wireless Access Point device, you must first determine which IP address has been assigned.
  • Page 12 6. Click the Administration tab and then select Management. 7. Enter a new password in the Access Point Password box and then type it again in the Re-enter to confirm box. 8. Click Save Settings. FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 12 05/02/10 10:34 AM...

  • Page 13: How To Change Existing Wireless Settings

    How to change existing wireless settings Before you can access the Wireless Access Point device, you must first determine which IP address has been assigned. To identify what the IP address is: 1. Open your web browser. 2. Type http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar, and then press Enter. If you are prompted to enter in a username and password, these are set to the following defaults: Username: admin...
  • Page 14 If you’ve changed the administrative password, you must use this one in place of “admin” for the password. 6. Click the Wireless Tab, then select Basic Wireless Settings. There are two ways to configure the Wireless Access Point device’s settings: Manual WiFi Protected Setup To manually configure your wireless network:...
  • Page 15 To configure your wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters that support WiFi Protected Setup then you can use this feature to configure wireless security for your network. There are 3 methods available, use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring: 1.
  • Page 16 How to reboot the Wireless Access Point device To reboot the Wireless Access Point device, you can unplug the power from the back of the device, wait 2 minutes and then plug it back in. This will restart the device without erasing your saved settings. Or, you can reboot the device following the steps below.
  • Page 17 6. Click the Administration tab, then select Management. 7. Click Start to Reboot. 8. Click on Save Settings. Important: Clicking the Reboot button will only restart the WAP device, not your computer. FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 17 05/02/10 10:34 AM...

  • Page 18: Reset The Device To Factory Defaults

    Reset the device to factory defaults Use this option when you need to recover the factory default settings. This might be necessary when a custom configuration did not go as planned, you want a new configuration or your Wireless Access Point device does not appear to be working properly.
  • Page 19 3. Select Device Table from the left menu. In this Device Table, note down the IP address indicated for WAP610N. You will need this IP address to continue. 4. Close and then re-open your web browser. 5. Type http://192.168.2.X where X is the last number in the IP address of the WAP610N device.

  • Page 20: Tips & Troubleshooting

    Visit bell.ca/internetfix to troubleshoot most common problems. Frequently asked questions Q. Why do I get an error message after entering my Bell Internet User ID and Access Password? A. Ensure you enter your user ID and password correctly. These are case sensitive.
  • Page 21 USB modem drivers on your computer or if you have more than one Ethernet card installed. Select the network card that you have connected to the Bell Fibe Internet modem with the Ethernet cable. Q. What can I do if I am experiencing speeds that are slower than normal? A.

  • Page 22: Using Dial-Up Access

    Using dial-up access As a Bell Internet customer, you can use your service when travelling away from home. This feature is called roaming*. You can connect to the Internet from almost anywhere within Canada by using your Bell Internet account information and a local phone number.
  • Page 23 Notes FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 23 05/02/10 10:34 AM...
  • Page 24 Service available to residential customers where technology permits. Subject to change without notice. No service provides absolute protection. Other conditions apply including minimum system requirement. Subject to service agreements available at bell.ca/agreements. Fibe is a trade-mark of Bell Canada. “Linksys” is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. FibeRG_0110_ENG_V3 24...

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