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Official Shaw Apps

Improve your experience with us by downloading our Apps. Here is a look at our legacy Shaw apps that can be used to enhance your services. Official Shaw Apps Whether you are looking to access your bill or looking to manage your home WiFi, you can use... Read more

Equipment Info: Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 3) modem (XB8)

Our Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 3) modem (formerly known as Fibre+ Gateway 3.0 (XB8)) comes with WiFi 6E and Tri-Band technology. Get 3x more bandwidth for less congestion, lower latency, and faster speeds. This article covers the key features, availabl... Read more

Rogers WiFi Hotspots vs. RogersOpen and other SSIDs

Learn about the differences between Rogers WiFi Hotspots (formerly known as Shaw Go WiFi), RogersOpen, and the ShawPasspoint technologies. Rogers WiFi Hotspots allows you to stay connected no matter where you are through our WiFi network, and the nam... Read more

Shaw Webmail Maintenance Tips

Learn how to improve your Shaw email performance and ensure you can continue sending and receiving emails through your Shaw account. Browse these tips for more insight. How to manage my inbox Managing your emails and folders is simple with Shaw Webma... Read more

About: Shaw Webmail Quotas

Learn about Shaw email quotas and how to manage your email. A full mailbox may impact your ability to send or receive emails. Use these tips to troubleshoot. About Shaw Webmail Quotas Shaw webmail has quotas (limits) on the amount of data that can be... Read more

AJAX Update in Shaw Webmail

Shaw HTML Webmail users have been updated from HTML to AJAX to improve performance and usability. Some familiar features may have been moved to a new place or updated with a new option. This document will show you the updated features to help assist ... Read more

About: Legacy modem upgrade program

We're committed to keeping you connected with the best possible WiFi experience which means we’re always improving our network. As we are in the process of making network upgrades, this means that some modems will soon come to their end of life and n... Read more

About: WiFi Satisfaction Guarantee

WiFi is the heartbeat of the modern home. That's why we are committed to providing Ignite Internet customers with a fast, reliable, and secure WiFi connection. Whether you’re working or completing schoolwork from home, or just trying to kick back and... Read more

Share your WiFi from the Ignite HomeConnect App

With the Share My WiFi feature in the Ignite HomeConnect App you can get your houseguests connected to your home WiFi network with ease. Sharing your WiFi login There are two ways you can share your WiFi connection through the Ignite HomeConnect App.... Read more

How to check for service outages in Ignite HomeConnect

You can use the Ignite HomeConnect app to check for internet outages in your area. You can find outage notifications in the Overview tab. Checking for outages in the app helps you save time identifying problems with your connection. What are outage n... Read more

How To: Connect to Rogers WiFi Hotspots as a Guest

Rogers WiFi Hotspots (formerly known as Shaw Go WiFi) is now available to everyone, with or without Shaw services. Guests can now register their device for a seven-day complimentary trial to the RogersOpen network, with the option to register again a... Read more

Checking Internet Health with Ignite HomeConnect

Internet Health is a troubleshooting feature in Ignite HomeConnect to test your Internet connection and devices by checking the link speed to your Ignite WiFi Gateway. You can run a test to check your network status, or see how a device will perform ... Read more

How to Remove Dust from Ignite WiFi Gateway

Persistent high temperatures can be very damaging to electronics. If temperatures reach a certain threshold, internal components can be damaged, and shorten the lifespan of your Gateway. You should periodically inspect and remove dust from your Ignit... Read more

About: Supported apps for Active Time Details

The Active Time Details feature of the Ignite HomeConnect App shows you how much time devices associated with user created profiles have spent on specific apps. This page provides a list of the most popular supported apps and their category. Apps tha... Read more

How to: Connect to ShawPasspoint SSID

The ShawPasspoint network (SSID) allows for easier registration by installing a profile on your Apple device. This allows you to register for Rogers WiFi Hotspots (formerly known as Shaw Go WiFi) from any location with an Internet connection, without... Read more

Shaw Gig WiFi FAQ

Shaw Gig WiFi taps into the power of WiFi 6 technology to deliver our fastest speeds and most reliable connection. With the strength and capacity of our Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 2 and Gen 3), you can now get gigabit WiFi speeds in your home for simul... Read more

How To: View Active Time Details in Ignite HomeConnect

Active Time Details is a feature included with Ignite HomeConnect that provides insight into which apps and websites are being used most by a Ignite HomeConnect profile. Once activated in a profile, the profile will display how long certain apps and ... Read more

Troubleshooting: Fix WiFi Pods offline

When an Ignite WiFi Pod (formerly known as Fibre+ WiFi Pod) goes offline, it can create gaps or dead spots in your home WiFi network. Follow the steps below to bring your Pods back online. This article will teach you how to reconnect a Pod that has g... Read more

Equipment Info: Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 2) modem (XB7)

Our Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 2) modem (formerly known as Fibre+ Gateway 2.0 (XB7)) comes with the latest WiFi technology and features, including support for WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet. This article covers the key features, available connections and... Read more

Connecting to your home WiFi

If you have a computer, phone, tablet, or other wireless devices you want to connect to your home WiFi network, follow the instructions below. Remember that all of the devices you connect to home WiFi will be sharing the same Internet connection. Con... Read more

Getting started with the Ignite HomeConnect app

The Ignite HomeConnect (formerly known as Shaw Home) app lets you easily manage and protect your home WiFi and connected devices right from your smartphone from anywhere, at any time. You can install your gateway modem and set up your home WiFi netwo... Read more

How To: Navigate the Ignite HomeConnect App

Learn how to navigate and use the Ignite HomeConnect app (formerly known as the Shaw Home app). Menu navigation Ignite HomeConnect features are organized into four main sections. You'll find menu navigation tabs at the bottom of the mobile app screen... Read more

Ignite HomeConnect FAQ - Smart home controls

Find answers to frequently asked questions about how your Smart Home devices work with the Ignite HomeConnect App. Smart Home devices How do I add or link my smart devices in the Ignite HomeConnect App?Open the Ignite HomeConnect App, select the Home... Read more

Shaw Internet Services FAQ

Learn more about our Internet services with our frequently asked questions. Shaw Internet services are available to customers throughout western Canada and into Ontario. To find a list of our Internet services visit Shaw Internet plans. Shaw Internet... Read more

Troubleshooting: Slow Internet speeds

Once you've connected your modem and set up your home network, both your wired and wireless Internet connections should be reliable, every day. Slow speeds and disconnections can result from weak signals, old equipment or cables, interference, device... Read more

How To: Set up and activate Ignite WiFi Pods

This article will tell you how to set up and activate your new Ignite WiFi Pods (Gen 2) (formerly known as Fibre+ WiFi Pods). Pods improve your home network's WiFi coverage and eliminate dead spots. If you need answers to other common Self Connect qu... Read more

Control smart home devices with Ignite HomeConnect

Ignite HomeConnect just got smarter with controls for popular smart lighting, plugs, thermostats and door locks—all in the same convenient app where you manage and protect your home WiFi network and connected devices. All you need is the Ignite HomeC... Read more

About: Modem placement and range

Having fast and reliable home Internet is essential. Your experience may vary based on your devices WiFi (wireless) connections & WiFi range depending upon your modem location, house type and size. WiFi relies on wireless radio frequency to send and ... Read more

How to: Change WiFi security for Weak Security

Some devices may show an error while connecting to networks that use an older security standard. Apple iOS 14 may also flag most older WiFi connections (WEP, WPA, WPA2 TKIP or WPA2 TKIP+AES) as "Weak Security." You can follow the steps below to log i... Read more

About: Internet Speeds

Our Internet packages provide download and upload speeds that exceed the minimum requirements for the vast majority of popular online services and activities. If you've wondered how upload and download speeds affect your use and enjoyment of the Inte... Read more

How To: Manage Ignite WiFi Pods on your home network

Learn how to manage Ignite WiFi Pods (Gen 2) (formerly known as Fibre+ WiFi Pods) on your home network. Pods can be renamed or removed at any time using the Ignite HomeConnect App (formerly known as BlueCurve Home App). This can be helpful if you're ... Read more

Ignite WiFi Pods FAQ

Find frequently asked questions about Ignite WiFi Pods (Gen 1 and 2) (formerly known as Shaw WiFi Pods) below. What are Ignite WiFi Pods? What are Pods and how do they work? WiFi Pods are WiFi extenders that work with your Ignite WiFi Gateway (former... Read more

About: Ignite WiFi Pods

Ignite WiFi Pods (formerly known as Fibre+ WiFi Pods) are WiFi extenders that work with your Ignite WiFi Gateway (formerly known as Fibre+ Gateway) and Ignite HomeConnect App (formerly known as BlueCurve Home App). They ensure wall-to-wall WiFi cover... Read more

Shaw Speed Test FAQ

Refer to these Frequently Asked Questions and tips below to learn more about internet speeds, running a Shaw speed test, and understanding your results. What is an Internet speed test? A speed test is a measurement of the bandwidth being used by a pa... Read more

How To: Run an Internet Speed Test

Internet seem slow? The first thing you should do is perform a speed test. Learn more about Internet speeds, how to perform a speed test, and how to understand your speed test results with the tips below. Internet speeds explained Shaw and most other... Read more

Reach live chat support with the Ignite HomeConnect App

The Ignite HomeConnect App (formerly known as BlueCurve Home App) allows you to directly connect with a Shaw support agent via live chat. Need help or have a question for us? Just click the question mark in the top right corner and you'll be connecte... Read more

How To: Use McAfee Multi Access File Lock

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee Multi Access. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerings being ... Read more

How To: Install or Remove McAfee True Key

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee Multi Access. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerings being ... Read more

About: McAfee True Key

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access and True Key. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee True Key. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerin... Read more

How To: Uninstall McAfee Multi Access Apps

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee Multi Access. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerings being ... Read more

About: Advanced Security

Advanced Security is included with a subscription to any Ignite Internet bundle, and is activated in the Ignite HomeConnect App (formerly known as BlueCurve Home App). This feature monitors your home network for online threats in real-time, and alert... Read more

How To: Install McAfee Multi Access Apps

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee Multi Access. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerings being ... Read more

About: McAfee Multi Access

Note: On July 11, 2023, we are discontinuing new subscriptions to Shaw Network Security, including McAfee Multi-Access. If you're already subscribed, you may continue to use McAfee Multi Access. Visit Shaw Network Security and McAfee offerings being ... Read more

About: Shaw Network Security

Shaw Network Security is an add-on feature that protects your WiFi network and connected devices against all network threats. From computers and mobile phones, to home security cameras and smart thermostats—Shaw Network Security has you covered! This... Read more

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