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General| Brand | EE |
|---|---|
| Model | Brightbox |
| Type | Wireless Router |
| Security | WPA/WPA2 |
| Firewall | Yes |
| Parental Controls | Yes |
| Guest Network | Yes |
| Wireless Standards | 802.11n |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 |
| WAN Port | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
Overview of the Bright Box Wireless Router's features and capabilities.
Explanation of icons used in the manual for added information or warnings.
Details of the Bright Box Wireless Router's hardware features and specifications.
Description of the Bright Box Wireless Router's physical appearance and identification sticker.
Explanation of the LEDs on the front panel and their status indications.
Details of the ports, sockets, and buttons located on the back panel of the router.
Information found on the sticker located on the bottom panel of the router.
List of items included in the Bright Box wireless router box.
Step-by-step guide for setting up the Bright Box Wireless Router for ADSL broadband.
Instructions for setting up the Bright Box Wireless Router for EE Fibre broadband.
Procedure for migrating the Bright Box Wireless Router from ADSL to EE Fibre service.
Guide on how to establish a wired (Ethernet) connection to the Bright Box router.
Instructions for setting up a wireless connection to the Bright Box Wireless Router.
Guide on how to log in and out of the router's admin pages using a web browser.
Steps to log out of the router's admin pages.
Troubleshooting common errors encountered when logging into the router's admin pages.
Explanation of how to navigate through the router's admin pages using tabs and menus.
Descriptions of the different sections accessible via the router's admin page tabs.
Information on checking your Internet connection status, speed, and duration.
View the status of your wireless network, password, security type, and channel.
Details about storage devices connected to the router's USB port.
Further details on router settings, including Internet, Features, and LAN/Wireless defaults.
Basic settings for connecting to your EE broadband service, including username and password.
Easily migrate your broadband service between EE ADSL and EE Fibre broadband.
Configure basic wireless network settings like mode, channel, SSID, and password.
Enabling and disabling Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy device connection.
Basic configuration for sharing files from a USB drive connected to the router.
Advanced settings for Internet connection, including Connection Type and Authentication Protocol.
Configure ADSL connection mode (modulation) for optimal broadband exchange connection.
Migrate broadband service between EE ADSL and EE Fibre easily.
Enable/disable wireless LAN and run Intelligent Wireless scan for optimal channel selection.
Advanced wireless settings for channel, SSID, bandwidth, and multiple SSID configuration.
Configure WEP security settings for wireless networks, including key modes and entry.
Configure WPA/WPA2 security settings, cipher suite, and authentication type for wireless.
Configure WPA 802.1X wireless authentication settings over RADIUS.
Control the amount of bandwidth allocated per wireless network name (SSID).
Advanced settings for USB file sharing, including user accounts and permissions.
Enable and configure 3G USB dongle for mobile broadband sharing.
Configure router's DHCP and gateway IP settings, including IP address reservations.
Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) settings, including enabling/disabling NAT.
Assign local network IP addresses to public network addresses (not supported for EE Broadband).
Create rules to forward specific types of data traffic to devices on your home network.
Configure dynamic opening of ports for applications requiring multiple connections.
View a list of port forwarding entries for the current router session.
Configure the router's internal firewall, including access control and intrusion detection.
Block specific types of Internet traffic to devices or computers on your network.
Control which devices are allowed to access your network based on their MAC address.
Restrict access to specific web sites or keywords via an access control rule.
Create schedules to apply to access control rules for time-based restrictions.
Configure firewall intrusion detection settings like Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI).
Temporarily add a computer to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to bypass firewall rules.
Configure Quality of Service to prioritize specific traffic types or devices.
Create rules to classify traffic types and assign prioritization levels for traffic shaping.
Configure traffic prioritization levels and bandwidth allocation for Diffserv Groups.
Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) for improved performance of multimedia applications.
Configure Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) for seamless operation of compatible applications.
Access features for router management: backup, restore, reboot, factory default, firmware.
Make a backup or restore router settings from a saved configuration file.
Restart the router to resolve potential Internet connection problems.
Restore router settings to factory defaults via admin page or reset button.
Update the router firmware using a firmware file provided by EE.
Displays router hardware and software information, including firmware and MAC addresses.
Configure automatic time synchronization with an Internet time server.
Change the router's admin login password and configure idle timeout period.
Configure Dynamic DNS service to register a domain name for your router.
View current EE ADSL connection status, link, and synchronization statistics.
View a log of important events that occurred since the router was last powered on.
Tips for troubleshooting issues accessing the router's admin pages via its IP address.
Troubleshooting steps for when the router admin pages are accessible but Internet is not.
Steps to resolve issues when a wireless connection to the router cannot be established.
Tips for improving wireless signal strength, speed, and connection stability.
Troubleshooting steps for issues with sharing files or detecting a connected USB drive.
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