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Setup

Getting your service up and running

Most setups are quick. Follow the steps in order and give equipment a few minutes to connect before you change anything.

Person plugging a cable into a modem at home

What you get

Guides by service

Modem and router setup

Getting a fixed internet service online.

Wi-Fi and mesh

Improving coverage across a home or office.

Desk handsets

Registering phones to your phone system.

SIM and eSIM activation

Getting a mobile service working.

Number porting

What to expect while a number moves across.

Backup connections

Checking failover works before you need it.

Next steps

A typical setup

  1. 1

    Check your activation date

    Equipment won't connect before your service is active.

  2. 2

    Connect the hardware

    Use the supplied cables and the recommended wall socket.

  3. 3

    Power on and wait

    Give the device several minutes to find the network.

  4. 4

    Check the lights

    Steady indicator lights usually mean the connection is up.

  5. 5

    Connect your devices

    Use the Wi-Fi name and password printed on the device.

  6. 6

    Test and tell us

    If something isn't right, contact support with the light pattern you see.

Stuck on a step?

Tell us what you've tried and what you're seeing and we'll help you through it.