1.0.1 Troubleshooting 5G Home Broadband for No Connection

1.0.1 Troubleshooting 5G Home Broadband for No Connection

Troubleshooting 5G Home Broadband for No Connection

Please note: Your 5G Home Broadband service is only for use at the address nominated on your application

 

  1. Confirm that your Micro SIM is present and fully inserted in the Micro SIM slot located on the base of your modem. If the SIM is missing, please contact us

 
Nokia FastMile 3.2 5G Modem



Sagemcom 5866 5G Modem

 
Nokia FastMile 5G Modem

  1. Ensure your modem is connected correctly, with cables in good condition and plugged in securely.
  2. Turn off the electrical outlet for your modem and leave it off for at least 60 seconds.
  3. Turn the outlet back on and wait approximately 5 minutes for the modem lights to settle, then attempt to view a website.
  4. If your modem lights indicate a low signal, move your modem to another location, ideally near a window and away from direct sunlight.
    Note: If your modem's signal lights remain off or red after rebooting, please contact us for assistance.

    Nokia FastMile 3.2 5G Modem - 5G light off or Signal lights 1 bar
    Note:     The Centre light indicates 4G signal. When the 5G light is lit, the Signal light will show the 5G signal strength. 



Sagemcom 5866 5G Modem - Signal lights 1 bar

 
Nokia FastMile 5G Modem - Centre light red and/or 5G light off
Note: The Centre light indicates 4G signal. When the 5G light is lit, the Signal Direction light will indicate the direction of the strongest 5G signal. Learn more.

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  1. If you're testing on a WiFi device, stand next to your modem to rule out any WiFi signal issues. Move further away and monitor the WiFi signal strength.
  2. If you lose your WiFi connection in certain parts of your home, see our guide on improving WiFi signals.
  3. Attempt to view a website on a device connected to your modem via Ethernet cable, not WiFi. If Ethernet works but WiFi doesn't, see troubleshooting WiFi No Connection.
  4. If you can view websites on some devices but not others, see our guide on Browsing issues.
  5. If you still can't get online, please contact us for further assistance.

 



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