EE Bright Box 2 Quick Start Manual

QUICK
START
GUIDE
Bright Box 2 wireless router by EE
Before you start...
What's in the box
(Grey) (Black)
Bright Box 2 Broadband cable Ethernet cable
Wireless Router (For a wired connection)
Power supply KEEP MEE card Fibre Broadband
(2-parts)
filter
(Where required)
For a wired connection you'll need...
• A device with a network port
• A n Ethernet cable for each device you want to
connect (up to 4) - you'll find one in the box
For a wireless connection you'll need...
• A device with an inbuilt or plug in wireless adaptor
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.
Quick reference guide
Important
Your broadband must be ready - we'll send you a text
and email when it is.
Step 1:
Setting up your broadband.
Step 2:
Connect and turn on your router.
Step 3:
Getting connected.
Connect your first 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.
1
Setting up your broadband
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 filter provided in the box, especially
to connect your new router. You can leave existing filters
connected to other telephone sockets.
ENGINEER INSTALLATION?
If you've asked for EE to send an engineer to install your
line, don't do anything until this has happened.
What socket do you currently have?
1.1
1.3
1.2
Is your existing set up a single socket with
microfilter?
1.1 1.3
Connect the broadband Connect a telephone
filter to the telephone cable to the other
socket. available socket.
Connect filters to all
1.2
other telephone sockets
Connect the grey
in use.
broadband cable to the
broadband filter.
OR
Is your existing
set up a dual
socket with no
microfilter?
Option 1 Option 2
Connect the grey Connect the grey
broadband cable to the broadband cable to the
top socket. left hand socket.
Using a data extension kit?
If you are using a data
extension kit Connect
the grey broadband
cable to the socket.
Top tip
If you can, connect your router to the main phone
socket for better broadband speeds.
2
Connect and turn on your router
Reset Power
a. Plug the other end of b. Connect the two
the grey broadband cable parts of the power supply
into the DSL/fibre port on together.
your router.
Reset Power
c. Plug the power cable d. Connect the power
into the router. supply into a plug socket
and turn it on.
Reset Power
e. You can now switch
on your router. The power
light goes solid green.
Check it over
Everything should now look like this, the power light
will go green and the broadband light will go green
shortly afterwards.
Or if you have a dual socket it should look like this:
3
Getting connected
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:
Click the network icon in your device's notification area. If you're
Windows
using Windows Vista you'll need to choose 'connect to network'
Apple Mac Click the 'AirPort' icon in the menu bar
The list can usually be found in the settings
Other devices
menu next to 'wireless', 'manage connections', or 'networks'
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 ' J oin' 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.
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-' prefix) as an alternative.
Need help connecting your
devices wirelessly?
Visit: ee.co.uk/brightbox