Question 1

I would like to access my router’s settings.

Accepted Answer

Of course!

To know which router you have, you just need to look on it and find a white label, where the model number will be written.

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For the SR400ac and SR905ac models :

Connect to the configuration interface by reaching http://192.168.1.1 in your favorite browser. Then, use one of those credentials and note the good one :

Username: user
Password: oxio

OR

Username: oxio
Password: FL54cBHZs6

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For the SR516ac and SR616ac models :

Because we need to create a custom username/password combination for those models of routers, please reach out to a customer service agent via any of our platforms (Facebook, SMS or email) to be granted access to the settings.

Question 2

What modems and routers do you use?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of modems and routers we currently use for new clients:

Arris TM822G
Hitron CDA-RES

||| You may not use your own modem nor the one from your previous provider because oxio internet services depend on the specific modem lent to you free of charge.

We currently use two (2) different router models

Wi-Fi router (included free of charge for new customers)

Wi-Fi router for home phone (included free of charge for new customers)

SmartRG SR905acv - Technical sheet
Estimated coverage: 1500 square feet
Customization options: Advanced

Wi-Fi XL router (additional rental charges apply)

Routeur: SmartRG SR400ac - Technical sheet
Pod (mesh network extender): SmartRG SE80ac - Technical sheet
Estimated coverage: 2500 square feet
Customization options: Advanced

| The same router is used for both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi XL, but the later includes one (1) mesh network extender (or pod) free of charge. You may add additional pods to your plan at a monthly cost. There can be at most three (3) pods connected to the SR400ac. | You can always use your own router if your plan doe

Question 3

Can I use my own router? How do I configure it?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Oxio internet services support personal routers

You can use your own router both as a main router and as a reach extender (or access point).

*Were you looking for technical documentation instead? You can find all of that right here.

Keep in mind

Customer service agents have much less information at their disposal when it comes to troubleshooting issues when you use your own router. Agents cannot help you configure parameters nor monitor your internet connection. Also note that no discount will be given to you if you use your own router since we lend oxio’s basic router for free.

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As a main router

If you are not subscribed to oxio phone services, all you have to do is plug the Ethernet cable coming out of the modem into the WAN port on your own router and configure internet access via DHCP.

Oxio phone services

||| If you are subscribed to oxio phone services, you must use the provided equipment. Using your own router is impossible.

Oxio TV services

|| If you are subscribed to oxio TV services, make sure that TV receivers connected over Wi-Fi are using an unsaturated band and channel.

npvr.public.oxio.ca

dcqc-tv1.public.oxio.ca

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As a range extender (Access point)

Using your own router as a range extender or even as a mesh network access point for your oxio network is possible. There are crucial rules you must follow, however. Note that our agent

Question 4

Can I change the name and password of the Wi-Fi network of your routers ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Here is how :

|| Do note that some troubleshooting solutions when it comes to connection problems require our agents reset your router which can reset the names and passwords of your networks back to default values..

First of all, make sure you have access to your router’s settings.

Follow this simple guide if you don’t know how! __

| Note that the screen captures in this guide may be in a different language than yours. Worry not, all elements seen on screen are in the exact same order no matter the language. We have also included both French and English titles to ease you through the process.

For SR400ac and SR905acv routers:

Once inside your router, click on (1) Wifi in the left sidebar;
In the submenu, click on (2) Networks / Réseaux;
On this page, enter the name you wish to give your network in the (3) SSID field;
Right underneath, write your desired password in the (4) Password / Mot de passe field;

||| It is crucial that you do not give both your networks (the 2.4 and 5GHz ones) the same names, as this will cause conflicts. You can follow oxio’s example and add “-5G” at the end of your network name to differentiate both networks.

|| We recommend not to modify any other options. Our agents will not be able to assist you in modifying these options.

Click on the (6) Apply / Appliquer button that will appear in a dark blue

Question 5

How to install the modem and the router.

Accepted Answer

How do I install my internet ?

For an easy setup, follow these simple steps!

| If a technician’s visit at your residence is necessary (for cable installation and signal verification), you must wait at least an hour after their departure to plug in your oxio equipment. || If your services are to be activated remotely (without a technician’s appointment), you must await our confirmation email stipulating that your oxio services are activated to plug in your oxio equipment.

Simply follow along with the steps shown in the video and you’ll be on your way to the internet in no time!

${youtube}How to install the modem and the router.

||| If you are having issues during the installation process, send our customer service team a message via any of our platforms (Facebook, SMS, email or chat). Our agents will gladly lend you a hand!

Question 6

DIagnostic tools

Accepted Answer

To help you help yourself out, here are some diagnostic tools you can use to monitor your internet connection

To find your IP address

https://my-ip.io/ *We do not offer fixed IP addresses. IP addresses rarely change, however. __

To test your connection speed

https://oxio.speedtestcustom.com/ *Keep in mind that, for a conclusive speed test, you must use a device plugged into the router with a network cable. Alternatively, you may use a recently released device connected to the 5GHz Wi-Fi network while you are in proximity of the router (results may be inaccurate). To obtain accurate results, remember to pause Netflix, any televisions and all downloads running on your devices. It is preferable to unplug all video game consoles as well.

__ || In the case where your test isn’t conclusive, reboot your oxio equipment by following the steps below. | This sequence of steps, when followed in the correct order, can help in fixing problems even before you need to contact us!

Unplug your modem and router from the power outlet then wait 15 seconds.
Plug back the modem into the power outlet and wait until the four (4) - “Power”, “DS” “US” and “Online” - lights turn on and stop blinking.
Plug back the router into the power outlet. Your internet connection should come back online within a couple of minutes.

To see if your area has a service outage

https://downdetector.ca/status/videotron/ _Oxio being a Videotron service reseller, you can see if their infrastruc

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