EE Bright Box 2 User Manual

Bright Box 2 wireless router by EE
QUICK
START
GUIDE
Before you start...
For a wired connection you’ll need...
• Adevicewithanetworkport
• AnEthernetcableforeachdeviceyouwantto
connect(upto4)-you’llndoneinthebox
For a wireless connection you’ll need...
• Adevicewithaninbuiltorpluginwirelessadaptor
What’s in the box
Keep MEE card
Yourwirelessnetworknameandpasswordareonthe
‘KEEPMEE’card,connectinghandsets,tablets,laptops,
gamesconsolesandotherdevicestoyourhomenetwork
isstraightforward,keepitinasafeplaceandyou’ll
alwayshavetheinformationyouneed.
1
Setting up your broadband
3
Getting connected
2
Connect and turn on your router
Reset
Power
e. Youcannowswitch
onyourrouter.Thepower
lightgoessolidgreen.
Reset
Power
a. Plugtheotherendof
thegreybroadbandcable
intotheDSL/breporton
yourrouter.
b. Connectthetwo
partsofthepowersupply
together.
d. Connectthepower
supplyintoaplugsocket
andturniton.
c. Plugthepowercable
intotherouter.
Reset
Power
Check it over
Everythingshouldnowlooklikethis,thepowerlight
willgogreenandthebroadbandlightwillgogreen
shortlyafterwards.
Need help connecting your
devices wirelessly?
Visit:ee.co.uk/brightbox
Wireless...
TheBrightBox2supports:
2.4GHZ(B,GandN)formaximumdevicecompatibilityand
range.5GHZ(NandAC)forbetterwirelessperformance
andspeed.
Yourwirelessnetworknamesandwirelesspasswordcanbe
foundonthe‘KEEPMEE’cardoronthebackoftherouter.
To connect to your wireless network:
1 Ifyou’reusingawirelessadapter,makesureit’sinstalled
correctlyandturnedon.
2Openthewirelesssoftwareonyourdevice:
Ifyou’rehavingproblemsseeingthe5GHzwireless
networkthatbeginswith‘5GHz-‘inareasofyourhouse,
youcanconnecttothe2.4GHznetwork(withoutthe
‘5GHz-‘prex)asanalternative.
3 Lookforyourwirelessnetworknameinthelistof
networks.Youmightseetwowirelessnetworknames:
Ifyouseeyourwirelessnetworknamethatbeginswith
‘5GHz-‘(forexample5GHz-EE-1a2b3c)thismeansyour
adaptersupports5GHzwirelessNorAC.Connectto
thisnetworknameifit’svisible.
Ifyoucanonlyseeyourwirelessnetworknamethat
lookssomethinglike‘EE-1a2b3c’(withoutthe‘5GHz-’)
connecttothisnetwork.Thismeansthatyourwireless
adaptersupports2.4GHzwirelessNorB/G.
4Select‘Connect’or‘Join’onyourwirelessnetwork
andwhenpromptedenteryourwirelesspassword.
5Great,yourdeviceshouldnowbeconnectedtoyour
BrightBox2WirelessRouter.
Now select your Parental Controls by going to STEP 4.
(Grey) (Black)
Bright Box 2
Wireless Router
Broadbandcable
Powersupply
(2-parts)
FibreBroadband
lter(Where required)
KEEPMEEcard
Ethernetcable
(For a wired connection)
Quick reference guide
Step 1:
Settingupyourbroadband.
Step 2:
Connectandturnonyourrouter.
Step 3:
Gettingconnected.
Connectyourrstdeviceandsetupyourparental
controls.Ifyoudon’tneedthesecontrols,simplyselect
theoptionIDON’TNEEDPARENTALCONTROLS.
Ifyouareanexistingcustomerandyouwouldlike
parentalcontrols,pleasevisithttp://ee.co.uk/nortonfamily
Step 4:
Settingupyourparentalcontrols.
You’re ready to go...
Connectyourremainingdevices.You’renowupand
running.Followstep3‘GettingConnected’topairyour
remainingdevicestotherouterandyou’regoodtogo.
Important
Yourbroadbandmustbeready-we’llsendyouatext
andemailwhenitis.
ENGINEER INSTALLATION?
Ifyou’veaskedforEEtosendanengineertoinstallyour
line,don’t do anything until this has happened.
Disconnecting your old equipment
Ifyou’vealreadygotabroadbandmodemorrouter
connectedtoyourline,unplugthepowersupplyandall
othercablesandputthemtoonesidefornow.It’sbest
tousethebroadbandlterprovidedinthebox,especially
toconnectyournewrouter.Youcanleaveexistinglters
connectedtoothertelephonesockets.
What socket do you currently have?
Isyourexistingsetupasinglesocketwith
microlter?
1.1
Connectthebroadband
ltertothetelephone
socket.
1.2
Connectthegrey
broadbandcabletothe
broadbandlter.
1.3
Connectatelephone
cabletotheother
availablesocket.
Connectlterstoall
othertelephonesockets
inuse.
1.1
1.2
1.3
Top tip
Ifyoucan,connectyourroutertothemainphone
socketforbetterbroadbandspeeds.
Isyourexisting
setupadual
socketwithno
microlter?
Option1
Connectthegrey
broadbandcabletothe
topsocket.
Option2
Connectthegrey
broadbandcabletothe
lefthandsocket.
Usingadataextensionkit?
Ifyouareusingadata
extensionkitConnect
thegreybroadband
cabletothesocket.
OR
Windows
Apple Mac
Other devices
The list can usually be found in the settings
menu next to ‘wireless’, ‘manage connections’, or ‘networks’
Click the ‘AirPort’ icon in the menu bar
Click the network icon in your device’s notification area. If you’re
using Windows Vista you’ll need to choose ‘connect to network’
Orifyouhaveadualsocketitshouldlooklikethis:

EE Bright Box 2 Specifications

General

Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Maximum Wireless Speed	300 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
USB Ports	1 x USB 2.0
WPS Support	Yes
WAN Port	1 x 10/100 Mbps
Wireless Standards	802.11n
Security	WPA, WPA2

Summary

Getting Started

What's in the Box

Lists the items included in the router packaging, such as the router, cables, and power supply.

Connection Requirements

Details the necessary equipment and features for wired and wireless internet connections.

Quick Reference Guide

Provides a brief overview of the setup process, including broadband readiness and initial steps.

Setting Up Your Broadband

Disconnecting Old Equipment

Instructions for safely removing existing broadband modems or routers before setup.

Engineer Installation Note

Advises users to wait for engineer installation if it has been requested.

Connecting Broadband Cables

Guides on connecting the broadband filter and grey cable to the telephone socket and router.

Connecting and Powering On Your Router

Router Connection Steps

Details on plugging in the broadband cable and power supply to the router.

Post-Connection Check

Verifies the router's status lights after connection, indicating power and broadband signal.

Getting Connected

Wireless Network Setup

Instructions on how to find and connect devices to the wireless network using provided credentials.

Wi-Fi Network Guidance

Understanding Dual Band Wi-Fi

Explains the benefits of 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks for optimal wireless performance.

Parental Controls and Security

Setting Up Parental Controls

Guides on enabling or skipping parental control setup for online safety.

Wired Connection Option

Details on connecting devices using an Ethernet cable.

Antivirus Software

Information on downloading and installing Norton Antivirus software for included protection.

Router Features and Support

Intelligent Wireless Feature

How to use the Intelligent Wireless button to improve signal strength and device connection.

Support Information

Provides contact details and online resources for customer support and troubleshooting.