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4.3  Common issues

Issues

Possible reasons

How to fix

My internet has  
stopped working

•   Incorrect  setup
•   Loose or disconnected 

cables behind the modem

•   Network related issue 

outside the house

•   SIM Card is not  

inserted correctly

•   Check the cables are 

connected securely

•   Restart your modem
•   Check that SIM card  

is inserted correctly  
and securely

My internet is really slow

•  Poor WiFi signal strength
•   Multiple users connected 

at the same time

•   Restart your modem
•   If possible, use a wired 

connection

•   If possible, relocate 

the modem to a more 
centralised location

My internet keeps 
dropping out

•   Poor WiFi signal strength
•   Network related issue 

outside the house

•  Restart your modem

I cannot connect my 
device to the WiFi

•  Poor WiFi signal strength
•  Issue with the device
•   Exceeds the maximum 

number of devices on 
connected on WiFi

•  Restart your modem
•   Ensure the WiFi on the 

modem is switched on

•  Restart your device
•   Check  your  WiFi   

username and password

Need assistance?

If you are still having issues.  
Go to spark.co.nz/help to chat or book a call.

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Page 1: ...5G Smart Modem connected for your home or business Quick Start Guide SMART 5G MODEM SPA5616 5G SmartModemLaunch QSG 200x225mm indd 1 SPA5616 5G SmartModemLaunch QSG 200x225mm indd 1 15 07 20 2 53 PM 1...

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Page 3: ...6 3 Personalise your modem settings 7 8 3 1 Accessing the modem s web interface 7 3 2 Changing the WiFi name and password 8 4 Troubleshooting 9 13 4 1 Check and fix your internet using the Spark App 9...

Page 4: ...w to connect your modem to power Modem RESET WPS WiFi 1 2 3 4 ETHERNET USB ON OFF SIM POWER 5G NR 4G LTE WiFi WPS INTERNET Fibre Ethernet Phone PHONE RESET WPS WiFi 1 2 3 4 ETHERNET USB ON OF SIM Fibr...

Page 5: ...WiFi name and password located underneath the modem You will need these details each time you set up a new device so make sure the modem is easily accessible or you have the details somewhere handy 2...

Page 6: ...on connect to the blue 2 5 Gigabit Fibre Ethernet port Connect one end of the yellow ethernet cable to the modem s Ethernet port and the other to your device s Ethernet port 5 SPA5616 5G SmartModemLau...

Page 7: ...g your phone into the power supply B Plug the phone directly into the Phone port on the back of the modem using the grey cable Modem 6 SPA5616 5G SmartModemLaunch QSG 200x225mm indd 6 SPA5616 5G Smart...

Page 8: ...default credentials below Username admin Password admin D You ll be prompted to change the default password of the modem to enhance the security See next page 8 3 1 Accessing the modem s web interfac...

Page 9: ...ault WiFi password with your preferred password D Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save settings to save the changes you ve made 3 2 Changing the WiFi name and password 8 SPA5616 5G SmartMod...

Page 10: ...pp can Run tests to determine what is causing the issue Guide you through setup related issues Connect you to our Chat agents if you need further assistance To download the app simply visit the Apple...

Page 11: ...rmance and range Don t place the modem near electronic devices such as microwave ovens cordless phones or wireless transmitters like baby or room monitors these can cause interference of your WiFi sig...

Page 12: ...ot connected to the 4G LTE mobile link Solid green The signal strength is good Solid blue The signal strength is fair Solid red The signal strength is poor Flashing green Modem firmware is being upgra...

Page 13: ...iour Description No light No Ethernet LAN connection Solid green Ethernet LAN connection has been established Flashing green LAN port The Ethernet LAN port on the back of the modem is sending or recei...

Page 14: ...possible relocate the modem to a more centralised location My internet keeps dropping out Poor WiFi signal strength Network related issue outside the house Restart your modem I cannot connect my devic...

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