
Self-installation guide for your Sagemcom F@st 3896 modem
Connect the power cord to the modem and to an active electrical
outlet. This will start the synchronization process. Note that it may
take up to 20 minutes for the modem to come online.
The DS ( ) and US ( ) lights will be lit (orange or green) and
the 2.4G ( ) and 5G ( ) lights will turn green once the process
is complete.
If you do not see the correct indicator light pattern after 20
minutes, try moving your modem to another coaxial outlet in the
home (if available) and repeat the above process.
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Download the Cogeco Wi-Fi app on your mobile
device, log in using your My Account credentials, and
follow the instructions within the app to activate and
manage your Wi-Fi network.
If you are not able to download the app with your
mobile data, you can connect your device to the
modem temporarily using the Wi-Fi credentials on
the sticker on the back of your modem.
Important: If you will be using Cogeco
Wi-Fi Pods, they will also be managed through
the app. For more details, please visit our FAQs at
cogeco.ca/wiapp.
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Connect one end of the provided coaxial cable to the wall outlet
and the other end to the cable connector on the rear of the
modem. Firmly hand-tighten the cable to avoid damaging
the connectors.
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Manage your Wi-Fi network from your mobile device
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Install and activate your modem
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Locate a coaxial wall outlet. When deciding where to install your
Wi-Fi modem, consider placing it:
• Central to the areas where you use the Internet most often
• Close to devices you need to connect by wire, such as a
landline phone
• Preferably 3 feet from the ground
• In an open space, away from any obstacle that may block the
Wi-Fi signal, such as wireless electronics, or materials such as
metal, concrete or mirrored surface
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