How to upgrade to a new Residential Gateway HomeHub 3000
- How to upgrade from a Residential Gateway 3800HGV-B
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 3800HGV-B.
- Avoid mixing up the Ethernet cables in section 2 and 3.
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Connect the cables into sections 1 and 2 on your new HomeHub 3000.
- Ethernet cables can be connected to any Local Ethernet port (section 1).
- Connect the power adapter included in the box to the power port (section 2) on your HomeHub 3000.
Note:
The grey DSL ports (section 1) are not used in this configuration.
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Ensure that you write down the new wireless credentials which are located on the back of the HomeHub 3000 (section 1). The Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) refers to the new Wireless Network name that you will be connecting to and the Wi-Fi Password (WPA2) is the new wireless password that you will be using.
- The Wi-Fi network name and password can also be seen by pressing the “Key” on the front of the HomeHub 3000.
- If you are using Bell MTS Whole Home Wi-Fi Pods continue to connect to the same Wireless Network name as you did prior.
- If you need help with creating a custom Wi-Fi network click here
- Click on the links if you need help connecting your computer or mobile device to the Wi-Fi.
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 3800HGV-B.
- How to upgrade from a Residential Gateway 3801HGV-B
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 3801HGV-B.
- Avoid mixing up the Ethernet cables in section 2 and 3.
-
Connect the cables into sections 1 and 2 on your new HomeHub 3000.
- Ethernet cables can be connected to any Local Ethernet port (section 1).
- Connect the power adapter included in the box to the power port (section 2) on your HomeHub 3000.
Note:
The grey DSL ports (section 1) are not used in this configuration.
-
Ensure that you write down the new wireless credentials which are located on the back of the HomeHub 3000 (section 1). The Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) refers to the new Wireless Network name that you will be connecting to and the Wi-Fi Password (WPA2) is the new wireless password that you will be using.
- The Wi-Fi network name and password can also be seen by pressing the “Key” on the front of the HomeHub 3000.
- If you are using Bell MTS Whole Home Wi-Fi Pods continue to connect to the same Wireless Network name as you did prior.
- If you need help with creating a custom Wi-Fi network click here
- Click on the links if you need help connecting your computer or mobile device to the Wi-Fi.
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 3801HGV-B.
- How to upgrade from a Residential Gateway 5168N
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 5168N.
- Avoid mixing up the Ethernet cables in section 2 and 3.
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Connect the cables into sections 1 and 2 on your new HomeHub 3000.
- Ethernet cables can be connected to any Local Ethernet port (section 1).
- Connect the power adapter included in the box to the power port (section 2) on your HomeHub 3000.
Note:
The grey DSL ports (section 1) are not used in this configuration.
-
Ensure that you write down the new wireless credentials which are located on the back of the HomeHub 3000 (section 1). The Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) refers to the new Wireless Network name that you will be connecting to and the Wi-Fi Password (WPA2) is the new wireless password that you will be using.
- The Wi-Fi network name and password can also be seen by pressing the “Key” on the front of the HomeHub 3000.
- If you are using Bell MTS Whole Home Wi-Fi Pods continue to connect to the same Wireless Network name as you did prior.
- If you need help with creating a custom Wi-Fi network click here
- Click on the links if you need help connecting your computer or mobile device to the Wi-Fi.
- Disconnect the cables in sections 1, 2 and 3 on your current 5168N.