So, today we will try to find out with you what a router called “Beeline” Smart Box is. In fact this question worries many subscribers of this mobile operator. After all, a router allows you to get Internet access on your computer. Useful service, isn't it? And also by affordable price. However, let's try to understand whether Beeline Smart Box is really worthy of attention. Or is it better to find another alternative to home Internet?
Characteristics
The first thing you should pay attention to is the characteristics of the device. Users generally do not think about them. And then they wonder why the Internet is not as fast as they would like. Or the result is generally unsatisfactory.
Settings
How do I configure the router on my computer after it is connected to the computer? Here, too, there are several options for the development of events. Firstly, sometimes Beeline Smart Box works with the default settings. That is, you use what the company provides to all its clients for fast work with the Internet: login, password and other parameters. But not everyone is happy with this. Sometimes you have to change data. How to do this?
Open your browser and write to address bar"192.168.1.1". You will see a welcome window in which you will have to click “Continue”. Next comes the authorization process. The default login and password are the same - admin. In the menu that appears, select " Quick setup". Next, click on the desired option, fill out the fields, save the changes and wait about a minute. During this time, the settings will change and you will reconnect to the Internet.
About the parameters
The Beeline Smart Box WiFi router has quite a lot of parameters that can be configured. And this, as users note, is very pleasing. Let's take a more specific look at each of the items that can be found in the "Quick Setup".
Home Internet- These are configuration settings. They are already in the router's memory. And to avoid any questions, simply enter your username and password to confirm them. There is no need to carry out any special manipulations here. If necessary, check the details with your mobile operator.
Wi-Fi network is another setting that is worthy of attention. Just by the name alone it is clear why it is needed. Here you can change the network name and also create a connection password. Save the changes and the problems are solved. Please note that the password must be at least 8 characters long. Otherwise, saving changes will simply be impossible.
Guest Wi-Fi - used for configuration guest connection. Not really important parameter, is used extremely rarely. So, users don’t pay attention to it at all.
"Beeline" TV is a setup for the service of the same name. Select the router port to which you connect the set-top box, connect the equipment to the router, and then simply click on “Save”. And that’s it, you can use the Beeline TV service. If you watch over-the-air channels or use an Xbox360, you don't need to configure anything. As you can see, nothing complicated.
Real work
But how does Beeline Smart Box perform in working with the Internet? Setting up the device, as users say, is easy and simple. What can you say about his work? After all, the price is not so small for this equipment. I wouldn't want to pay a lot of money for a poor Internet connection.
To be honest, the Beeline Smart Box router receives very good reviews from customers. As users note, the device really gives maximum speed, and even “crashes” extremely rarely. The router will serve you for about 5-6 years. This is a very good indicator for a router. So, by purchasing this router, you will receive everything that Beeline promises you.
About speed and network
True, users have slightly different opinions regarding the data transfer speed and quality of the Internet connection. Most subscribers assure that you will really receive high speed internet. Of course, this will depend largely on the chosen tariff plan. A huge advantage of the router is the absence of a SIM card slot. This means that the Internet will really function well. The signal reaches well even in the most remote places of the city.
But there are also those who claim that positive opinions regarding the quality of the Wi-Fi network are lies. As a rule, this is the opinion of users who generally live in the farthest points of cities, where even telephone connection difficult to catch. Of course, in such areas the Internet will also act up. However, the Beeline Smart Box router works better than any other equipment. Which means he is worthy of attention.
Bottom line
Well, today we introduced you to the Beeline Smart Box. Setting up this equipment for connecting to the Internet, as you can see, is a breeze. Sometimes they don’t even think about it and simply connect to an already configured network via Wi-Fi.
In general, the operation of the device and its characteristics are also pleasing. Yes, there are exceptions, but they are extremely rare. And often this happens remote from any connection with outside world places. The quality of the router is good. True, it is better to follow the operating instructions to extend the life of the router. Once a month, turn it off for at least 5 minutes. This will help eliminate possible overheating of the device. So if you really need good internet, then you should contact Beeline for equipment. They will also help you choose the right one. tariff plan. Try it yourself and you will see what this router is like.
In our city, the Internet provider Beeline began connecting subscribers via so-called “fiber to the home” - FTTB - in parallel with Rostelecom. Dom.ru didn’t even exist then. At first they offered different models WiFi routers flashed with proprietary firmware - D-Link DIR-300, TrendNet, NetGear, etc. Then a new model appeared, which gradually replaced the others - this is the Smart Box router. As it turned out later, this is actually the only good branded router not only from Beeline, but also among competing providers.
Setting up Smart Box yourself is very simple and there is no need to call a specialist. Now I will tell you how to do this.
Login to the configurator interface:
Device IP address in local network(), as well as login and password to enter the configurator ( admin/admin) can be found on the sticker located on the bottom of the case:
After that, open the web browser and enter the address - http://192.168.1.1. Press the Enter key and see this greeting.
Click on the “Continue” button and see this authorization form:
Enter login admin, password admin and we get to the start menu for setting up Smart Box from Beeline.
Basic setup of Smart Box
In the start menu we need to call the configuration wizard, for which we click on the “Quick setup” button:
This will take you to a page where all the necessary parameters are collected. Honestly, as far as I remember, this was done by Dom.ru. On devices from Rostelecom and TTK, everything is much more complicated and confusing for an untrained user.
In the “Login” and “Password” fields you must enter data for authorization in Beeline billing. The account number is used as a login in our area. I think that this is how it is organized in other areas.
In the “Network name” field, you need to come up with and enter the name of your home network Wi-Fi on Smart Box. In the “Password” field you also need to enter key phrase, which the router will request when connecting to its Wi-Fi.
If you have also connected Beeline television, then in the very bottom section of the menu, called “Beeline TV”, you should mark the LAN port into which the set-top box will be connected. Click on the “Save” button.
That's it. You can check the operation of the device!
If something is unclear, watch the video instructions.
Smart Box firmware
As with any other router, you need to periodically update the firmware on the Beeline Smart Box to a more recent one. This measure is necessary, since new firmware versions fix problems that were present in previous ones. Download latest version can be found on the official Beeline website - link.
In order to reflash the Smart Box router, you need to click on the “Advanced settings” button in the start menu:
In the window that appears, you need to open the menu section Other >>> Software update:
Click on the “Select file” button, find and feed the firmware file to Smartbox. Now you need to click the “Update” button. The following image will appear:
After the process is completed, the router will reboot itself. The settings are usually not reset. But even if they reset, don’t be alarmed, following the instructions above you can set everything up yourself without any problems!
Working with other providers
Nowadays, switching from one telecom operator to another is a completely common procedure. Everyone is looking for a cheaper tariff, higher speed, and better conditions. This is understandable and quite normal. The Smart Box router is locked to Beeline. But if you have a Superuser password, then you can configure it for other providers. And at the same time, everything is done using standard software and no alternative firmware is required. User login with elevated rights is SuperUser. The password for firmware up to and including version 2.0.24 is Beeline$martB0x. After version 2.0.25, the superadmin password was changed. Now used in this capacity serial number devices of the type SF*********. You can see it on the sticker. For example, on my device it is like this - SF13F4FF1F78.
Next we open Advanced settings >> Other >> WAN. Smartbox works without problems with almost any other provider. Here is an example of its configuration under Rostelecom and Dom.ru:
The router supports virtual networks VLAN, which means there will be no problems with interactive TV from Rostelecom, TTK, and Dom.ru!
By joining via promotion "House of the 21st century+" and they brought it to your apartment on the day of connection Wi-Fi router Smart Box. As a rule, all equipment configuration is carried out by the installer during connection. There are situations when, for some reason, the settings of your router are lost and you need to reconfigure your Smart Box. Instructions for this are provided below.
Basic parameters of the Smart Box router:
- Router address - 192.168.1.1
- Latest firmware — 2.0.11
- Username to access the device - admin
- The password to access the device is admin
- Network name (SSID) - Smart_box-XXXXXX (where X are characters unique to each device)
- Key wireless network(Wi-Fi) default - no key
Connecting a Smart Box router
1. Insert the cable laid into the apartment by our installers into the WAN port, and connect the computer with the patch cord (cable) from the router kit to any of the LAN ports. You can also connect your computer to the router via Wi-Fi, but at the first stage it is still better to use a cable connection.
Connection setup
2. So, you have connected the router to the computer and to the cable from the entrance. Next, open your browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. You should be taken to a welcome page. Click the button Continue.
3. The setup program will prompt you to enter a username and password. Enter in the first field admin, and in the second admin. Click Continue.
4. You will now be taken to the main menu Click on the button Quick setup.
"Home Internet"— in this section you set up a connection to the Internet, all the data necessary for connection is contained in the device’s memory, you just need to enter your login and password from the contract in the appropriate fields.
“Wi-Fi network of the router”— in this section you have the opportunity to configure wireless home Wi-Fi net. In the field Network name you need to come up with and enter the name of your network, for example free_wifi, and enter the network key in the password column in order to protect your connection from unauthorized access. Please note that the network key must be at least 8 characters including numbers and letters of the Latin alphabet.
"Guest Wi-Fi network"— it is possible to set up a guest Wi-Fi network.
"Beeline" TV— if you are also a television subscriber, you need to select the port (LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4) to which you will connect the set-top box. If you watch channels on a PC or using an Xbox 360, you do not need to configure port forwarding.
To save the settings, click the button Save.
6. It will take about 1 minute to save the settings and connect to the Internet router.
Once the connection is established, opposite the line Status a message will appear "Internet connected". Congratulations! Smart Box router fully configured for networking Beeline.
Smart Box firmware
First, download the firmware - smart_box_2.0.11.img
1. Open the browser and go to page 192.168.1.1? enter your login admin, password admin and press the button Continue.
2. Click on the button Advanced settings
4. A page with advanced router settings will appear. In the menu on the left, click Software update. Press the button Select file and use browse to select the location of the downloaded file. Then you can click the button Perform an update.
5. Wait until the device completes the firmware update, it takes about 5 minutes, after which the router needs to be rebooted (pull out and reinsert the router's power cable). Your Smart Box is ready to use.
During operation Smart router-Box users need to reconfigure equipment, which requires entering an individual login and password. But what to do if the router password is irretrievably forgotten or lost and cannot be recovered?
In this case, you can unlock the Beeline Smart-Box router by resetting the settings and then entering your credentials and password, among other things.
What to do if you forgot the password for the Smart-Box router?
To unlock the Smart Box router if the password is lost or forgotten, you need to change it. With the current settings, it is no longer possible to change the password. You need to perform a factory reset and then enter the required data following the recommendations below.
- Check that network cable the computer was connected to one of the LAN ports located on the device.
- The cable that is routed into the apartment must be connected to the “WAN” port.
- Press the “Reset” button located on the router body.
- On your computer, open your existing Internet browser and enter the following combination in the address bar - 192.168.1.1. The welcome page for managing your wi-fi router will open. Click on the “Continue” button on the screen.
- On the “Start over” page that opens, you must enter standard login and password. Enter the word admin in both lines and click Continue.
- In the menu that appears, select the section “Quick setup”.
- Here you need to fill out several subsections described below.
In the “Home Internet” field, enter your new username and password. Other Beeline home Internet settings are already embedded in the device’s memory and do not require adjustment.
In the “Wi-Fi network of the router” subsection, you need to come up with the name of your home wireless network and a password to access it (at least 8 characters).
“Guest Wi-Fi network” has similar characteristics to a home network; here you also need to enter a name and come up with a password.
In the “Beeline TV” field you need to select a port to connect the set-top box. This option is relevant if, in addition to home Internet, you also use Beeline television. You only need to fill out this subsection when connecting a TV cable to Smart-Box router. Select the number of the port to which the cable going to the set-top box is connected.
After completing all the necessary settings, click “Save”.
Saving the settings will take some time, usually about 1 minute.
Having made an Internet connection, the router will start working, and the message “Internet connected” will appear on the screen.
Reset Beeline Smart Box router
In order to reset the router, you need to find the “Reset” button on the side where the cable connection ports are located. It must be pressed using a match or a toothpick (do not use sharp objects such as a needle, you may damage the button). The button must be pressed for 10-15 seconds until the indicators on the front side of the device blink. After this, the router will boot from standard settings and will be completely ready to configure according to the instructions above.
Don’t forget to write down your new login and password so that in the future you can quickly make the necessary changes to the settings without resetting the router!
Video: Instructions for setting up a Smart Box router
Many Beeline customers know about the release Wi-Fi router Smart Box and purchased it to use the Internet and interactive television. This device is positioned as a modem for fast wireless internet and meets all current standards to ensure high connection speeds.
The Beeline company issues devices for its customers
What is remarkable about Smart Box from Beeline? It is worth saying that the router is really good in terms of internal content - it supports speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s, has a fairly capacious RAM and outperforms other models in performance. The router has an additional USB port, and the only relative drawback of its design is the built-in antennas, which, however, provide a larger signal coverage area.
To initially set the router parameters, do the following:
- Open the Smart Box menu - enter the device’s IP address (192.168.1.1.) in the browser’s address bar, and after the welcome message, click “Continue.”
- In the login window, enter Admin in both lines. This data is standard; during subsequent setup, you can change it to protect the equipment parameters from outside interference.
- Select the Quick Setup menu.
- In the window that appears, in the “Home Internet” fields, you should enter the login and key issued to you by your provider (you will find this information in the contract).
- In the menu bars " Wi-Fi Network router”, come up with a name for your home network and set an Internet access password so that the connection is inaccessible to.
- You can activate the “Guest Network” section as you wish. If you want to create a separate network based on your router for your friends and acquaintances, come up with a name and access key for it.
- Since the router has 4 LAN connectors, select the one to which you will connect the set-top box in the bottom line interactive television IPTV.
After entering all the necessary data, reboot the equipment from Beeline - the corresponding command will appear when you save the changes.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
If you want to change the Internet settings from Beeline, go to the router menu and follow these steps:
- Select “Advanced settings” and open the Wi-Fi section, select the main settings tab on the left.
- Line Network SSID- this is the name of the connection itself, which you change at your discretion.
- You can change the operating mode and channel. It is worth setting automatic detection for the second function, then the router will be able to determine which channel to connect to. What is this for? If your neighbors also have a router installed and your device operates on the same channel, the connection may not be efficient enough. When choosing automatic mode The router will automatically switch to a less busy channel.
- In the same smart box menu, you can disable the guest network by checking the corresponding line (don’t forget to save changes).
Internet Connection Security
To protect your connection from unauthorized access, it is not enough just good password- it is worth choosing a reliable encryption type for Smart Box. This is done like this:
- In the advanced settings, Wi-Fi section, select the “Security” tab in the left menu.
- In the “Authentication” line, select the encryption type WPA2-PSK.
- In the same window below you can change the access key to connect to the network.
Software update
Each router has separate firmware, which is constantly being refined and improved to make the device’s operation even more efficient, fast and uninterrupted. Therefore you should update from time to time Wi-Fi firmware equipment, which you can do as follows:
- Download the new firmware from the official website of the Beeline provider.
- Go to the initial menu of the router and select “Advanced settings”.
- Open the “Others” section and click on the update line software(BY).
- Select "Select file" and specify the path to the downloaded firmware.
- The router will automatically update the software, after which you need to reboot it - disconnect and reconnect it to the power supply.
Port forwarding
Often, if you want to use a torrent client to download files or play in online applications when help Smart Box, you need to forward the port, that is, open it for the above purposes. How to do this?
This is all quite simple and will take a little time, just follow these directions:
- Select “Advanced settings” again in the Wi-Fi router menu, “Others” section.
- In the left menu, select the NAT, Application Support tab.
- In the window that appears, you can select an application from the list or set your own value, for which you need to click on the “Set user service” button.
- If you are defining your service, enter the application name, select the protocol type and the desired port range in the next two lines.
Don't forget to save all changes! If, after completing these steps, torrenting or playing games are still unavailable, try selecting the DMZ Host line in the NAT tab - enter the IP address of your computer from which you are opening the port. Didn't help? In this case, the problem lies not in the router, but in the PC security settings.
As you can see, Smart setting Box from Beeline is quite simple and will allow any user to quickly and easily start using the device. Thanks to the services of the provider and a powerful router, you will be able to use wireless access to the Internet from high speed, stable operation and strong signal.
