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username and password have been entered

incorrectly.

Off

The router can’t detect a broadband signal.

If you are using the EE Fibre broadband service

check that the Ethernet connection between the

WAN port on the Bright Box and LAN1 port on the

Fibre modem is connected and the modem is

powered on.

Data

Flashing

Traffic is being sent or received between the

computer and router, or the router and the

internet

Off

For ADSL broadband that means that no data is

currently being sent or received from the router.

If you are using the EE Fibre broadband service,

this light will always be off, and this is normal.

Wireless

On

The wireless access point is enabled.

Flashing

Data is being sent via the wireless link.

Off

Wireless has been disabled.

Intelligent

Wireless/

WPS

On

A successful WPS connection has been made.

Fast

Flashing

The WPS button has been pressed - the router is

capable of setting up a WPS connection.

Slow

Flashing

The router is searching for a new wireless

channel as part of the Intelligent wireless

process.

Off

Default behaviour – WPS or Intelligent wireless

aren’t currently in progress.

Ethernet 1-

4 (ADSL

Broadband)

On

Ethernet connection has been established with

the indicated port.

Flashing

The Ethernet connection is sending/receiving

data.

Off

There is no Ethernet connection on the port.

Ethernet 4

(Fibre

Broadband)

On

A connection has been established between the

Bright Box and the Fibre modem.

Flashing

Data is being sent between the Bright Box and

the Fibre modem.

Off

The Ethernet connection between the Bright Box

and the Fibre modem has been disconnected or

the modem is powered off.

Check that the Ethernet connection between the

WAN port on the Bright Box and LAN1 port on the

Fibre modem is connected and the modem is

powered on.

BACK PANEL VIEW

On the back panel of the Bright Box you will find the following ports, sockets and buttons:

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•

DSL port

•

Reset button

•

Ethernet Ports

o

WAN port for Fibre broadband services (also known as LAN 4)

o

LAN ports (1-4)

•

USB port

•

ON/OFF power switch

•

Power socket

•

WPS button

The table below describes the ports, sockets and buttons on the back panel of the Bright Box

router:

Item

Description

DSL port

For ADSL broadband, connect one end of a broadband

cable (RJ-11) to this port and the other end to a filter and

the telephone line.

Reset button

Press briefly to restart the router, or press for 6 seconds to

return the router to factory default settings.

WAN port

For ADSL broadband, connect one end of an Ethernet

cable (RJ-45) to this port to use as a normal LAN port (LAN

4).

For Fibre broadband, connect one end of an Ethernet

cable (RJ-45) to this port and the other end to the Fibre

modem.

LAN port

Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to this port,

and the other end to a computer (or other Ethernet

device) with a LAN card installed.

USB port

Connect a USB storage device such as a USB hard drive to

this port. See

on page 88

Power switch

Use this switch to turn the router on/off.

Power socket

Connect the supplied power adapter to this socket.

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Intelligent

Wireless/WPS button

Press this button briefly to activate the Intelligent Wireless

process or press this button for 5 seconds to activate WPS

(WPS will only be available when enabled in the router’s

admin pages – (see

on page 79)

BOTTOM PANEL VIEW

On the base or bottom of the router, you’ll find a sticker detailing the information below:

•

Model name of router (Bright Box Wireless Router)

•

Wireless network name (also known as SSID), e.g. BrightBox-1a2b3c

•

Wireless password – 6 character random password

•

Router login details – i.e. 192.168.1.1

•

Router login username and password

•

The MAC address and Serial number of the router

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

UNPACKING YOUR BRIGHT BOX WIRELESS ROUTER

To make your life easier, we’ve already set-up your Bright Box wireless router so it will

connect to the Internet once your broadband is ready. Simply plug it in and connect your

device. If you’d like a helping hand, follow this guide and you’ll be online in no time.

The box should include the following items:

A Bright Box Wireless Router:

2-Part power supply:

Grey broadband cable (for ADSL broadband only)

2 x broadband filters

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Black Ethernet cable:

Bright Box wireless router set-up guide:

‘KEEP MEE’ card

If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact us on 0844 873 8586.