--- title: Setting up your home Wi-Fi description: "Here are the steps to set up our most popular modems: Click here for a complete list of Internet modems and set up guides We suggest you keep an eye on the bars on your Wi-Fi devices." --- [Skip to content](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/208-wi-fi-set-up#main-content) - [English](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/208-wi-fi-set-up) - [Français](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/fr/guide-de-configuration-du-réseau-sans-fil) English Show submenu for translations [![Distributel logo](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Distributel%20logo.png?width=250&height=70&name=Distributel%20logo.png)](https://distributel.ca) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/208-wi-fi-set-up) - [Français](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/fr/guide-de-configuration-du-réseau-sans-fil) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/contact) [Contact us](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/contact?hsLang=en) Welcome! Find tips & tools to help you. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/?hsLang=en) 2. [Internet](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/internet?hsLang=en) 3. [Manage Your Home Wi-Fi](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/internet?hsLang=en#manage-your-home-wi-fi) # Setting up your home Wi-Fi Here are the steps to set up our most popular modems: #### **Fibre terminal** 1. Once the technician has installed the fibre terminal in your home, set up your Wi-Fi 6 Pod by following the steps in our [Wi-Fi 6 pod set-up guide](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Fibre/Distributel%20Nokia%20Deco%20X50%20Wi-Fi%206%20Fibre%20User%20Guide_EN.pdf?hsLang=en) 2. Download the TP-Link Deco app to customize your Wi-Fi name and password.  [Click here for more details concerning your TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi pod.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/392-tp-link-deco-wi-fi-pod?hsLang=en) #### **Technicolor cable modem with Deco Wi-Fi 6 pod** 1. Set up your cable modem and connect to the Deco Wi-Fi 6 Pod by following the steps in our [Technicolor cable modem set-up guide](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Cable/English/Distributel%20TC4400%20and%20Deco%20X50%20Wi-Fi%206%20User%20Guide_EN.pdf?hsLang=en). 2. Download the TP-Link Deco app to customize your Wi-Fi name and password.  [Click here for more details concerning your TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi pod.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/392-tp-link-deco-wi-fi-pod?hsLang=en) #### **CBN8000 modem with Deco Wi-Fi 6 pod** 1. Set up your cable modem and connect to the Deco Wi-Fi 6 Pod by following the steps in our [CBN8000 Modem Set-Up Guide](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Cable/English/Distributel%20CBN8000%20and%20Deco%20X50%20Wi-Fi%206%20User%20Guide_EN.pdf?hsLang=en). 2. Download the TP-Link Deco app to customize your Wi-Fi name and password.  [Click here for more details concerning your TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi Pod.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/392-tp-link-deco-wi-fi-pod?hsLang=en) #### **Technicolor cable modem with Deco Wi-Fi pod** 1. Set up your cable modem and connect to the Deco Wi-Fi Pod by following the steps in our [TC4350/TC4400 cable modem set-up guide.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Cable/English/230808_Distributel_Technicolor_4400_4350_and_Deco_M5_Guide%20E.pdf?hsLang=en) 2. Download the TP-Link Deco app to customize your Wi-Fi name and password.  [Click here for more details concerning your TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi pod.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/392-tp-link-deco-wi-fi-pod?hsLang=en) #### **CBN8000 cable modem with Deco Wi-Fi pod** 1. Set up your cable modem, and connect to the Deco Wi-Fi Pod by following the steps in our [CBN8000 cable modem set-up guide.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Cable/English/210914_DCL_CBN8000_Setup_Guide_E.pdf?hsLang=en) 2. Download the TP-Link Deco app to customize your Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password.  [Click here for more details concerning your TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi pod.](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/article/392-tp-link-deco-wi-fi-pod?hsLang=en) #### **SmartRG 808 cable Wi-Fi modem** 1. Set up your modem and connect your device to your home network with these few steps in our [SmartRG 808 modem set-up guide](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/Cable/English/Distributel_Modem_808.pdf?hsLang=en). 2. To change your home Wi-Fi network name and password, use our[SmartRG 808 wireless network instructions](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/smartrg-808-wireless-network-instructions?hsLang=en). #### **SmartRG 516 DSL Wi-Fi modem** 1. Set up your modem and connect your device to your home network with these few steps in our [SmartRG 516 modem set-up guide](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/User%20Guides/DSL/English/Distributel_Modem_516_How_to_Guide_Accordian_fold_ONLINE.pdf?hsLang=en). 2. 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