Managing Helix Wi-Fi access

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Displaying and changing your network name and password

1. In the WiFi section, tap WiFi details.
2. Tap the dashed eye icon to display the password.
3. Tap Edit WiFi settings to change your password if you wish.

The QR code that appears in the details window allows you to easily share access to your Wi-Fi network. All your guests have to do is scan the code, and voilà!

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Creating user profiles

Create a profile for the people using your home Internet. You can then assign devices to their profile and manage their network access.

1. In the WiFi section, tap the + symbol next to People.
2. Follow the instructions on your screen.

Detecting and assigning devices

Each connected device on your Wi-Fi network can be assigned to a profile.

1. Go to the WiFi section.
2. Scroll down to see all connected devices in your network.
   • If needed, tap Devices Not Connected to view more devices.
3. Tap on the device of your choice.
4. Tap Assign this Device to assign it to a person.
   • If needed, tap Device details to change the device name or to get more information (MAC address, IP address, etc.).

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Managing a person’s or device’s access

You can set Wi-Fi access times or limits, configure Parental Control, and track an individual’s or device’s activity.

Configuring a person’s Wi-Fi network use

1. In the WiFi section, tap Manage people.
2. Select a person.
3. Tap the gear icon in the top right-hand corner.
4. Configure inactivity time ranges (e.g., overnight, at mealtimes, or during homework), set a Wi-Fi access time limit, or activate/deactivate Parental Control or activity tracking.

Manually pausing or unpausing a person’s access

You can override profile settings and easily pause or unpause all of a person’s devices.

1. In the WiFi section, tap Manage people.
2. Select a person.
3. Press the Pause All Devices or Unpause All Devices button.

Manually pausing or unpausing a device connection

You can pause or unpause a particular device’s connection whether it’s linked to a profile or not.

1. In the WiFi section, select a device.
   • If needed, tap Devices Not Connected to view more devices.
2. Press the Pause device or Unpause device button.