Easy Setup Guide – Ignite WiFi Gateway Modem (Gen 2)

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Follow these easy steps to install your Ignite WiFi^TM Gateway modem (Gen 2).

How to Set Up Your Ignite WiFi Gateway Modem using the Ignite HomeConnect App

Choosing the best place for your modem

Here are some tips for finding the best place for your Gateway modem:

• DO place your Gateway in the most central location in your home where you have a cable outlet.

• DO make sure your Gateway is raised on a shelf or table.

• DON’T place your Gateway on its side, stacked on top of other electronics or close to electrical panels/power bars – this can cause signal interference.

• DON’T place your Gateway inside cabinets or behind furniture – this can cause overheating.

• DON’T place your Gateway next to speakers or wireless electronics/appliances, or materials like metal, concrete, mirrored surfaces or glass – these can absorb or reflect the WiFi signal.

Learn more or watch a short video about where to put your modem.

Connecting your Gateway and home WiFi

1. Make sure you’re registered for MyRogers. This is required in order to start your self-install.
   Haven’t registered yet? you can do so here.
   Registered but forgot your username or password? Reset your credentials here.
   
   
2. Download the Ignite HomeConnect_TM App from the Google Play or App Store and sign in using your MyRogers username and password.
   
   
3. If the Get Started screen does not appear right away, select the Account icon at the top left of the app screen, then under Devices select Activate Ignite WiFi Gateway.
   
   If the Get Started screen does not appear right away, select the Account icon at the top left of the app screen, then under Devices select Activate Ignite WiFi Gateway.
   
   
4. Wait about 5 minutes for the setup to finish. Within 5 minutes, the light on your Gateway should flash and turn orange, then green, then turn either solid or blinking white.

5. If the light doesn’t turn white after 5 minutes, try another cable outlet in your home, keeping in mind the Gateway placement tips to maximize WiFi coverage.

   If the light flashes orange/green (alternating), a software update has been automatically initiated, which can take up to 20 minutes.

   To finish setting up, connect all your devices to your new network, then use the Ignite HomeConnect app to personalize your WiFi controls. Don’t forget to turn on Advanced Security for intelligent cyberthreat protection.

6. To optimize your connection, consider using the provided terminating caps on all unused wall outlets in your home. This prevents signal degradation and interference.

Important: Ordered Ignite Home Phone with your service? As soon as your Gateway is connected, your old Home Phone service will automatically disconnect, and you can connect your phone to the back of your Gateway instead of a wall jack.

Connecting devices via Ethernet

If preferred, you can connect devices like gaming consoles directly to your Gateway via the provided Ethernet cable.

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your device.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your Gateway.

3. That’s it!