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LIMITED WARRANTY – BATTERY FOR BELL FIBRE EQUIPMENT

Limited Warranty. Bell Canada (including Bell Aliant, a division of Bell Canada) (“Bell”) warrants to you as the original purchaser (“Purchaser” or “you”) the battery purchased for the Fibre Equipment (“Original Battery”) for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase of the Original Battery from Bell (“Warranty Period”) when used in the Fibre Equipment (“Warranty”). “Fibre Equipment” means the Home Hub 3000 modem or UPS (uninterruptible power supply), as applicable, provided by Bell in connection with certain of your Bell services. If the Original Battery fails due to a defect during the Warranty Period, Bell will replace the Original Battery with a new or refurbished battery (“Replacement Battery”). Any warranty coverage that remains during the Warranty Period on the Original Battery (when replaced with a Replacement Battery under this Warranty) will apply to the Replacement Battery. No Replacement Battery has any new or separate warranty coverage. Bell reserves the right to limit the number of Replacement Batteries provided to Purchaser during the Warranty Period.

My Battery Isn’t Working. What Should I Do? Ontario and Québec residents please call Bell at 1 866 310 BELL (2355) and residents of the Atlantic provinces please call 1 866 342-7367, so that Bell can confirm that the Original Battery is within the Warranty Period and attempt to diagnose and correct the malfunction over the telephone. Be sure to keep your proof of purchase to establish the date of purchase of the Original Battery; otherwise Bell may have to estimate the date of purchase.

Limited Warranty Exclusions. This Warranty does not cover any Original Battery or Replacement Battery (each, a Battery) that is:

  • damaged due to: abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, theft, vandalism, force majeure events (e.g. fire, flooding, infestation, freezing, power-surge), overcharging or alteration; improper or unauthorized repair, maintenance, installation, set-up or storage; or accessories, wiring or cabling;
  • merely discharged and can be recharged and returned to service;
  • in Fibre Equipment at a location other than a Bell service address or in a modem or device other than the Fibre Equipment; or
  • not owned by the Purchaser.

Exclusive Warranty. To the extent permitted by applicable law (which may vary province to province) and except where prohibited for Québec residents, this Warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, representations, guarantees, terms and conditions, express and/or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In addition to the rights described in this Warranty, Purchaser may also have other legal rights (which may vary province to province).

Limitation of Liability. To the extent permitted by applicable law and except where prohibited for Quebec residents, Bell's total cumulative maximum liability for negligence, breach of contract, tort or any other claims or causes of action, including fundamental breach, in connection with any Battery or this Warranty is limited to payment, upon request, for actual and direct damages up to a maximum amount equal to the purchase price of the Original Battery, and all other damages, including without limitation indirect, special, consequential, incidental, economic, exemplary or punitive damages, are excluded. You may also be subject to other limitations and exclusions of liability, and obligations, as set out in any Bell terms of service that apply to you. These terms survive the expiry of the Warranty.

Severability; Assignment; Effective Date; Agreement. If any provision of this Warranty is unenforceable, all remaining provisions of this Warranty remain in full force and effect. This Warranty is not assignable by Purchaser. Original Warranty applies only to batteries purchased on or after April 23, 2017 until amended or superceded by Bell. You accept the terms of this Warranty on the earlier of the date you receive a copy or use the Original Battery. If you do not agree with the terms of this Warranty, you have 30 days from the date of your original purchase to return the Original Battery to Bell, unused, for a refund.

More Information. For more information, Ontario and Québec residents should visit www.bell.ca/battery or call Bell at 1 866 310 BELL (2355). Atlantic residents please visit www.bellaliant.ca/battery or call 1 866 342 7367.

Recycling instructions
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What are Whole Home Wi-Fi pods?
How to install Whole Home Wi-Fi pods
How to use Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

Naming your Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

Naming your pods can help easily identify them in the app.

  • Open the Bell Wi-Fi app and log in with your MyBell username and password.
  • On the home screen, touch Menu (iOS) or Menu > Pods (Android).
  • Touch the pod you want to name or rename.
  • Touch the pod icon or name of the pod to edit. Tip: Identify the pod by its blinking LED.
  • Touch the checkmark to save your changes.

Checking pod connection quality

The Bell Wi-Fi app monitors your network to give you a connection quality rating for each Wi-Fi pod, and to show you when there is a problem. Your pods work as a team – if one pod has poor connection quality, any other pods connected to it will be affected. You will get the best performance when all pods have excellent connection quality.

To view pod connection quality:

  1. Open the Bell Wi-Fi app and log in with your MyBell username and password.
  2. On the home screen, touch Menu (iOS) or Menu > Pods (Android).
  3. Select the pod you want to troubleshoot. The connection quality rating will appear under the pod name, along with what channel it’s on and which pod or modem it’s connected to.
    • Excellent – All applications should run perfectly.
    • Good – All applications should run without any major impairments. You may see some buffering for high-speed applications, like 4K video streaming.
    • Fair – Not ideal for real-time applications or high throughput applications, like 4K video streaming. Try moving your pod closer to your modem or away from anything that might be causing interference.
    • Poor – Your pod is not communicating well with the network. Real-time applications such as video calling or streaming may suffer. Try moving your pod closer to your modem or away from anything that might be causing interference.

For more information on how to improve your Wi-Fi speed, visit the Optimize my Wi-Fi speed page.

What are Whole Home Wi-Fi pods?

Whole Home Wi-Fi pods are additional Wi-Fi access points that are placed throughout your home. They work together with our Home Hub 3000 or 2000 modems to create a seamless, powerful Wi-Fi network in every room.

You can choose between two different types of Wi-Fi pods depending on your Internet speed.

  • Wi-Fi Pod – Recommended for customers who subscribe to Internet speeds above 150 Mbps.
  • Wi-Fi Pod Mini –Recommended for those who subscribe to speeds below 150 Mbps.

Both types of pods offer extended, mesh Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.


How to install Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

How to install Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

You can use the Bell Wi-Fi app to install your pods if you subscribe to the Whole Home Wi-Fi service from Bell and have a Home Hub 3000 or 2000. To do so:

  1. Search for Bell Wi-Fi in the app store for your mobile device.
  2. Download and install the app.
  3. Log in to the app one of two ways:
    • Best - Log in with your MyBell username and password. This gives you access to all features of the app and lets you log in without having to be connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
    • Easiest - Automatically log in to the app when you are connected to your home Wi-Fi network. This will limit your access to features like setting Internet blocks or accessing user profiles
  1. The first time you log in to the app, select Install pods. Or, if you’ve used the app before, select Menu and then Set up new pods.
  2. Review the installation tips.
  3. Plug in the pods around your home. The empty hexagons indicate how many pods you can plug in.
  4. Keep your mobile device near your pods as you plug them in. The Bell Wi-Fi app will confirm when they are connected.

Follow these installation tips for best performance:

  1. Space the pods evenly

    Your pods work as a team, so they need to be close enough to communicate with one another. Try to space them evenly, no more than 5 to 7 metres apart for Wi-Fi Pod Minis and 10 to 14 metres apart for Wi-Fi Pods.

  2. Install pods on interior walls

    Ideally, place the pods along the interior walls separating the rooms rather than exterior walls. If you have both Wi-Fi Pod Minis and Wi-Fi Pods, use the Wi-Fi Pods in the centre of your home and spread the Wi-Fi Pod Minis outward to the furthest rooms. For best performance, check that your Wi-Fi Pods connect to the modem without connecting through a Wi-Fi Pod Mini first.

  3. Keep the pods in the open

    Wi-Fi signals travel through the air and generally weaken over distance, but their strength can also be affected by:

    • Building materials: Concrete or metal make it harder for the Wi-Fi signal to move freely, ultimately slowing down your Internet speed.
    • Appliances: Certain appliances, like microwaves or even baby monitors, can interfere with the Wi-Fi signal, possibly slowing down your speed.
    • Ventilation: Pods should not be covered by furniture or placed in an electrical cabinet, where they can overheat and impact performance.
  4. Wait 24 hours for best performance

    Bell Whole Home Wi-Fi continuously optimizes your network based on when and where your devices access the Internet in your home. This helps ensure they always get the strongest signal. After installing pods, or any time you unplug them, it may take up to 24 hours for the pods to complete the optimization process.

Good to know:

  • Your device may not always connect to the pod that is closest to it. The network will determine the best connection based on a variety of factors, such as interference and traffic.
  • While Bell Whole Home Wi-Fi determines the best connection, sometimes devices need some help connecting. Turning your device’s Wi-Fi off and back on may solve performance issues.
  • If your pods have a poor connection to the modem, try moving them to different locations to see if this improves performance.


How to use Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

Naming your Whole Home Wi-Fi pods

Naming your pods can help easily identify them in the app.

  • Open the Bell Wi-Fi app and log in with your MyBell username and password.
  • On the home screen, touch Menu (iOS) or Menu > Pods (Android).
  • Touch the pod you want to name or rename.
  • Touch the pod icon or name of the pod to edit. Tip: Identify the pod by its blinking LED.
  • Touch the checkmark to save your changes.

Checking pod connection quality

The Bell Wi-Fi app monitors your network to give you a connection quality rating for each Wi-Fi pod, and to show you when there is a problem. Your pods work as a team – if one pod has poor connection quality, any other pods connected to it will be affected. You will get the best performance when all pods have excellent connection quality.

To view pod connection quality:

  1. Open the Bell Wi-Fi app and log in with your MyBell username and password.
  2. On the home screen, touch Menu (iOS) or Menu > Pods (Android).
  3. Select the pod you want to troubleshoot. The connection quality rating will appear under the pod name, along with what channel it’s on and which pod or modem it’s connected to.
    • Excellent – All applications should run perfectly.
    • Good – All applications should run without any major impairments. You may see some buffering for high-speed applications, like 4K video streaming.
    • Fair – Not ideal for real-time applications or high throughput applications, like 4K video streaming. Try moving your pod closer to your modem or away from anything that might be causing interference.
    • Poor – Your pod is not communicating well with the network. Real-time applications such as video calling or streaming may suffer. Try moving your pod closer to your modem or away from anything that might be causing interference.

For more information on how to improve your Wi-Fi speed, visit the Optimize my Wi-Fi speed page.


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