Self Help Wireless Internet Troubleshooting and FAQ


Wireless Internet Troubleshooting and FAQ


Our most common troubleshooting tips and questions can be found below.

How do I fix my no internet connection?

Losing your wireless internet connection can occur for a variety of reasons.

Check to see if there are any scheduled & unscheduled outages in your area. There may be an outage we’re already working on.

Restarting your equipment is often the quickest way to solve internet connectivity problems.

  1. Unplug the power cord to the POE from the power outlet. (A)
  2. Unplug the power cord to the wireless router from the power outlet. (B)
  3. Wait 60 seconds, then plug the power cord back into the power outlet for the POE.
  4. After you have plugged the power cord back into the outlet for the POE, wait another 5 minutes and plug the power cord back into the power outlet for your wireless router.
  5. Wait 2 minutes until the wireless router comes back online.
  6. Check your internet connection at https://mascon.ca/.

Check your wired connections. One of your cables or cords might be damaged, unplugged, or loose.

  1. Check that the ethernet cable connecting the wireless router to your computer or laptop is tightly connected.
  2. Ensure that a power cord is plugged into your POE and wireless router. If you’ve plugged the power cord into a surge protector, make sure the surge protector is switched on.
  3. Check that your device has Wi-Fi turned on; most laptops have a Wi-Fi button that can be turned on or off. The button can be found in a variety of places, but the most common ones are on the front edge or just above the keyboard. By going into the settings on your smartphone or tablet, you can check to see if this is turned on.
  4. If your Wi-Fi isn’t working, bypass the wireless router to verify internet connection by plugging an ethernet cable from the wireless router into a computer or laptop.

If these solutions did not resolve the issue, please contact our technical support team at: 1.866.832.6020.

Why am I having slow internet speeds?

Inside the house, there are a number of things that can lead to slow speeds or the perception of slow speeds.

For slow wireless speeds in particular parts of your house:

  1. Unplug the power cord to the POE from the power outlet. (A)
  2. Unplug the power cord to the wireless router from the power outlet. (B)
  3. Wait 60 seconds, then plug the power cord back into the power outlet for the POE.
  4. After you have plugged the power cord back into the outlet for the POE, wait another 5 minutes and plug the power cord back into the power outlet for your wireless router.
  5. Wait 2 minutes until the wireless router comes back online.
  6. Make sure you’re connected to the 5G wireless network as it has faster speeds at closer distances to the router.
  7. Check your internet connection at https://mascon.ca/.

If speeds slow down again, you may want to extend your Wi-Fi coverage in your home.

Note: In home Wi-Fi isn’t as fast as a wired connection. If you can, use a wired connection for the best results.

Reduce the sharing of Wi-Fi bandwidth:

Your Wi-Fi-connected computers and gaming consoles, assistant devices, security cameras, and other devices that enable automatic updates may also use bandwidth automatically. Turn off a device if you don’t need it connected.

You should think about changing your plan if you consistently experience slower speeds.

What is the difference between 5GHz and 2.4GHz?

The faster speeds offered by 5GHz are ideal for streaming within close proximity of the modem or gateway. Speeds that are ideal for surfing and coverage over longer distances are provided by 2.4GHz.

5GHz:

  • Covers a smaller area in your home and has less range than 2.4GHz. 
  • Ideal for apartments with WiFi neighbors might interfere with.
  • Web based video, video calls and online computer games.

2.4GHz:

  • Has a greater range than 5GHz and covers a larger area of your home.
  • More vulnerable to interference from neighbor’s WiFi, cordless phones, baby monitors, and microwaves.
  • Web browsing, instant messaging, and email.

How to limit Wi-Fi bandwidth sharing

Your home’s connected devices will share your Wi-Fi bandwidth.

Wi-Fi-connected computers and gaming consoles, assistant devices, security cameras, and other devices that enable automatic updates may also use bandwidth automatically. Turn off a device if you don’t need it connected.

If you find you are consistently having slower internet speeds, consider upgrading your plan.

How to minimize radio interference

If you place certain devices too close to your modem or router, they will interfere with your Wi-Fi signal. Try turning off or moving these devices that could interfere if you can:

  • Cordless phone base stations
  • Child screens
  • Remote speaker framework
  • Other remote modems or switches
  • Carport entryway openers
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Remote surveillance cameras

What is wireless internet?

In eligible rural areas where other forms of Mascon internet service may not be available, wireless internet provides wireless internet service to homes.

What kinds of internet activities does wireless internet support?

Online gaming, streaming HD video and music, social media, web surfing, and email are all supported by wireless internet.

How do I order wireless internet?

To order wireless internet, please call: 1.866.832.6020.

How can I find out if service is offered in my area?

Check out our service map or call us at: 1.866.832.6020 to speak to one of our customer care representatives.

Does weather affect service?

Wireless Internet uses the wireless signal between your home and a nearby cell tower. Many things can affect your internet service including trees, buildings, hills, rain, fog, and other weather conditions.

Where can I check my internet speed?

You can check your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/

Note: Wi-Fi is slower than wired connections when used in the home. For the best results, use a wired connection whenever possible.

How can I control how much data my streaming services use?

Depending on the quality of the video, streaming services use varying amounts of data per hour to watch movies or TV shows.

Netflix
Depending on the quality of the video, using the Netflix app to watch movies or TV shows consumes varying amounts of data per hour. Follow these steps to modify your settings for how you use data.

Disney+
Disney+ provides the best possible experience by default and automatically determines your system’s capabilities and internet connection speed. You can adjust your data usage settings by following the steps found here.

AppleTV
If you have a slow internet connection or want to use less data, you can choose to limitall purchases and rentals or playback to the standard-definition (SD) format in the AppleTV app. You can adjust your data usage settings by following the steps found here.

Paramount Plus

  1. Open the Paramount Plus app.
  2. Tap on any TV show or movie you want to watch.
  3. On the top right corner of the screen, tap on the “Settings” icon.
  4. In the video quality option, select Auto, Low, Medium, or High to determine the stream.
  5. Tap the X on the right corner to exit.

Prime Video

  1. Open the Prime Video app.
  2. On the Amazon Prime Video app, head to Settings > Stream Download > Stream Quality. You should see several quality options, Good, Better, Best, or Highest Quality option. 
  3. Select a quality option you’d like to set.
  4. If on mobile make sure you uncheck “Stream highest quality on Wi-Fi.”

YouTube

  1. Tap your profile picture.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Video quality preferences.
  4. Select your preferred video quality for mobile networks and on wi-fi: Auto.
  5. (recommended): Changes to give you the best experience for your conditions.

Crave TV

  1. In the video player, click on the gear icon in the bottom right corner.
  2. Tap video playback options.
  3. Select your preferred video quality. Choose the resolution that best fits your needs.

What is the contact number for tech support and customer care?

Our technical support and customer care team can be reached at: 1.866.832.6020.

Our office hours can be found here.

Is there an outage in my area?

To view any ongoing service outages, click here.