If you think wireless broadband is not within your budget, think again. Thanks to a wide range of home WiFi options, you can now find a modem that caters to even the most budget-conscious household in the Philippines.
Among those budget-friendly fixed wireless access (FWA) options, there is nothing quite like the DITO Home WoWFi Lite. At just below ₱1,000, you can get a DITO WiFi modem and enjoy prepaid data plans for light to medium internet use. While you may have figured out how to buy the modem by now (and could have ordered one, too), you might still have questions about setting it up. Read this article to learn the activation steps for your new DITO Home WoWFi Lite kit, how to avoid issues while using it, and other tips for maintaining smooth surfing.
Before activation, be sure to purchase your DITO Home WoWFi Lite from authorized channels. You can buy the prepaid WiFi modem from the DITO eShop and take advantage of the free shipping, or visit a DITO Experience Store if you prefer in-person buying.
Once bought and unboxed, activating the modem is simple. The steps are as follows:
There are some cases where the subscriber’s phone fails to read the DITO Home WoWFi SIM. In these situations, you can insert the SIM directly into the modem and connect your phone to the DITO Home WiFi network right away. Once the WiFi is on, open your DITO App to register the SIM number — it will automatically appear in a prompt.
With how easy the activation process is, you should be able to use your DITO Home WiFi Lite right away. However, keeping it in top condition requires a bit of upkeep. When connectivity issues arise, follow the steps below to maintain optimal performance.
Move your wireless DITO modem around to find the best signal location. The ideal place is a central area in your home with no interference, such as on top of an elevated open shelf at chest level or higher. Some interferences you don’t want near your modem include concrete and metal walls, floors, and ceilings; metal furniture and appliances; mirrors with a metallic coating; and other electronic devices, as these items can intercept the signal.
Another point to consider is the location where the majority of your household members typically access the internet. If you and your family surf the internet in different rooms, be sure to place the modem in a location that can reach all the areas. Better yet, set a rule indicating that the family connects to the internet in the living room so everyone gets a strong signal.
One of the most attractive features of a DITO Home Prepaid WiFi kit is the flexibility of its load promos. Home WoWFi Lite initially comes with a 70 GB all-access data allocation valid for 30 days. After this generous offer, you can load either the Promo Load 180 (30 GB for seven days) or the Promo Load 480 (80 GB for 30 days). That’s where planning your load purchases comes in. Review how you consume data over a fixed period, say, monthly, and identify the periods when you go online the most. Check how much data you actually consume and choose a plan accordingly.
You might be surprised to learn that your data consumption does not exceed 20 GB in a given week — if you go online only that week, the seven-day plan is more than enough! Since this is a prepaid plan, you will need to monitor your usage regularly to maximize your load promo. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, you will be able to spend exactly what you need.
Note that the WoWFi Lite has a maximum speed of 50 Mbps, more than enough to perform light to medium online tasks such as conference calls, virtual classes, sending chats and emails, and updating online worksheets. You can even play some mobile games and watch videos at this speed!
Alongside tracking your data usage, you also need to monitor your network traffic. You can do so by accessing DITO’s device management page — just type your router’s default IP address (192.168.8.1) in your browser’s address bar, then use the login password provided in the modem’s product label. You can then search for the ‘user device information’ tab to see which devices are connected to your router, the bandwidth each device uses, transmission rates, and other statistics. This information can help you identify the root cause of connectivity issues and devise ways to prevent or reduce them.
You may notice some unknown devices connected to your DITO wireless modem while checking network traffic. These unauthorized users must have hacked into your network, which is possible if you haven’t changed your credentials since you first activated your WoWFi Lite Kit.
To secure your connection, you can change your password on the device management page (accessible by entering the default IP address). Locate the WiFi settings on the page and change the network name (SSID) and password. Once changed, be sure only to share the credentials with users in your home. It’s also effective to change the password regularly to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the network and stealing your bandwidth.
If you want a budget-friendly wireless broadband access, you can count on DITO’s Home WowFi kits. The DITO Home WoWFi Lite is a particularly promising modem, not only for its price but also for its ease of activation and practical data load promos. You don’t need to be super techy to activate and use this modem, too. Check out the price and complete inclusions of the kit by visiting our eShop today!