Wi-Fi pods to extend your signal range
You can install Wi-Fi pods to get better coverage, when needed. Combined with the Helix Fi gateway, these Wi-Fi extenders provide improved stability and better connectivity throughout your home.
Simply plug the Wi-Fi pods into your wall outlets to extend your signal range to the most remote locations. You can count on a reliable Wi-Fi connection for entertainment or work, whether in a corner of the bedroom, in the basement or on the outside patio.
Wi-Fi pods technical specifications
1 Ethernet ports
You can connect devices directly to your Wi-Fi pods. A wired connection helps stabilize the connection, if need be.
2 Status LEDs
Indicator light that shows the pod’s status.
Width: 9.6 cm
Height: 8.7 cm
Depth: 3.6 cm
Colour: white
QCA4019 – Dakota – Main Soc
QCA9994 – Cascade – 4x4 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth LE 4.0
2 x 1 Gbps Ethernet port
1 status LED
Direct power supply 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Radio output power:
5 GHz – 15 dBm 2x2ac MCS7
2.4 Ghz – 13 dBm 2x2 MCS7
Tri-band technology:
4x4 MIMO 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz Radio 1
2x2 MIMO 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz Radio 2
2x2 MIMO 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
5 GHz Mu-MIMO with beamforming
Channel support 20, 80 MHz and 5 GHz
Wi-Fi extender for all types of homes
For a one or two-story home with three to four bedrooms or to meet specific needs, you may need one pod to stabilize your Internet connection and avoid signal loss in the rooms furthest from the Helix Fi gateway. For example, a pod connected in your kitchen could extend your coverage to reach the adjacent patio.
To fully cover a very large house with five bedrooms or more, you may need two pods, depending on dimensions, the thickness of the walls and the materials they are made of.
The pods extend your Wi-Fi network to the areas furthest from your Helix Fi gateway to eliminate dead areas and create a uniform coverage across the house to keep you connected when you change rooms.
You have everything to gain from installing pods if you see that the Wi-Fi signal is weak or intermittent in some rooms in your home.
No, the pods are optional. Many homes only need the Helix Fi gateway to enjoy optimal Wi-Fi coverage. If some rooms in your home have a Wi-Fi signal that is too weak, pods provide the perfect solution by extending your coverage to serve these areas.
You must first subscribe to a Helix plan online or in-store. Then, if you find that you need to expand your coverage, you can purchase one or more Wi-Fi pods in My Account, in the Services and Equipment section. You will receive them in the mail and will be able to easily install them yourself using the Helix Fi app.
Pods are sold individually, as the recommended number of pods varies depending on factors such as the size of your home, the building materials used and the location of your Helix Fi gateway.
No. Installing the pods is easy and takes approximately 15 minutes. Simply plug the pods into a wall outlet, connect them to your Helix Fi gateway and activate them with the Helix Fi application.
No. Pods are designed for indoor installation only. To extend Wi-Fi coverage to an outdoor area adjacent to your home, plug a pod indoors into the wall outlet closest to the outdoor area to which you wish to extend your Wi-Fi coverage.
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Internet GIGA
Download speed up to 940 Mbps
Upload speed up to 50 Mbps
- No longer having to worry about Internet speed, the number of people and devices connected at the same time, the type of activities performed simultaneously, or the home automation equipment capacity for your smart home.
400 Internet
Download speed up to 400 Mbps
Upload speed up to 50 Mbps
- Simultaneously connect multiple devices for various uses
- Stream audio and video content
- Perform multiple simultaneous downloads
- Play multiplayer video games
100 Internet
Download speed up to 100 Mbps
Upload speed up to 30 Mbps
- Stream 4K content across multiple screens
- Play video games online
- Quickly download and share large files
- Work collaboratively online
30 Internet
Download speed up to 30 Mbps
Upload speed up to 10 Mbps
- Use the Internet for recreational activities and browse the web
- Stream music and videos
- Download standard files
- Send or receive emails
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Conditions
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* Wi-Fi pods
Wi-Fi pods can be purchased through a single payment of 120$ or an instalment plan of 5$/month for 24 months. Taxes not included. Taxes on equipment purchased through an instalment payment plan must be paid in full upon purchase.