Customize the smart box for another. How to set up a Smart Box router from Beeline? Connecting a router from Beeline

Beeline (formerly Bee Line GSM) is a well-known telecommunications brand that is the third largest wireless operator in Russia and the second largest provider of general telecommunications services. For over 20 years, the company has been successfully operating not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders: Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Laos and Australia - these countries also have numerous Beeline subscribers.

Beeline is not only a provider of high-quality cellular communications, but also high-speed Internet for smartphones, tablets, computers and other smart gadgets. Internet speed is constantly increasing and since 2013 it has reached a completely new level. These services now require more efficient equipment.

Beeline Smartbox is a branded device that will allow you to unite several computers, mobile devices and even SMART TVs into a single local network and provide them with Internet access. In this article we will get acquainted with the configuration of the Smart Box router from TM Beeline.

Smart Box Beeline is a Wi-Fi enabled router, which is manufactured in Taiwan by Sercomm by order of Beeline. This device has support for wired multicast IPTV and a network storage option. Having such a device at home, you can use the Internet on 10 devices simultaneously, without loss of signal quality and speed. You can create a closed network and establish a highly secure Internet connection.

The technical characteristics of the Beeline Smart Box model are quite impressive:

• This is a Wi-Fi router that works according to the 802.11b / g / n standard;
• Signal transmission speed - up to 300 Mbit / s;
• Reference board - Realtek 8197D;
• Operating modes - DHCP client, static IP, L2TP, IPoE;
• 1 USB port - version 2.0;
• LAN connectors - 4 pieces;
• Current software version: 2.0.19 (14Mb).

Smart Box Beeline routers have a USB port, which means that you can connect external drives to it and share them over your local network.

Today, Beeline offers its users four models of Smart Box wireless routers:

• Dual-band SmartBox TURBO + (3.6 thousand rubles);
• Dual-band SmartBox ONE (2.5 thousand rubles);
• 5GHz SmartBox PRO (5.9 thousand rubles);
• 2.4GHz Beeline SmartBox (2.5 thousand rubles).

Device connection

To connect the Beeline Smart Box Wi – Fi router, you need to decide which connection you want to establish:

• Wired;
• Wi-Fi.

The first option is more convenient to use for initial connection. To do this, install the cable that the Beeline operator brought into your apartment into the extreme slot of the router marked "WAN". After that, use a fiber-optic cable (patch cord) to connect the router to your computer: one end of the cord must be inserted into one of the four connectors of the router marked LAN, the other end into the PC's network card.

To configure the operation of the router via Wi – Fi, the router will need to be connected only to the provider's cable (via the WAN connector) and already on the computer start searching for new equipment.

Setting process

We will configure Smart Box through a web browser on a computer. After connecting all the cables, turn on the computer, launch the browser and type the combination "192.168.1.1" in its address bar. This is the IP address of your device on the local network. You can see this data on the back of your Wi – Fi router. It also contains a username and password, which we will also need for further configuration.

The first time you enter the configurator, you will see a welcome window. Click the button "Proceed", and a new window will open in front of you, in which you will need to enter your username and password. By default, all Beeline subscribers have admin / admin.

Now you need to activate the menu button "Quick setup"... The configuration form is quite simple, each section has its own tips, but even without them everything is intuitive. Here you will need to enter the following data:

for home internet:

• Login is the number of your contract with the provider;
• Password - a combination for Internet access, which was determined by the provider.

for the Wi – Fi network of the router:

• Network name - create a name for your Wi-Fi connection (SSID);
• Password - come up with a secret cipher for entering the Wi-Fi network (from 8 characters).

for a guest Wi – Fi network (optional):

• Set the same parameters for the guest wireless network of your router.

for the Beeline-TV service (optional):

• These are the television settings (here you will indicate the number of the LAN connector into which you will connect the TV receiver).

Save the entered data and wait for the equipment to apply the new settings to its work. That's the whole process of setting up the router, now you have the Internet in your house.

If you do not want the wires to spoil the appearance of your home, you can establish a wireless connection, but for this, your PC or laptop must have a built-in or separately purchased Wi-Fi adapter:

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi function on your laptop (or PC).
2. Open the menu "Control Panel".
3. Find the item in it "Network connections".
4. Go to the section "Wireless network connection" and select the network you want to connect to.

Today, all new routers can operate in two frequency modes:

• At 2.4 GHz;
• At 5 GHz.

The first option is more common, but many devices work at this frequency, so there may be interference in the network. Almost no one uses the 5 GHz frequency, it has a slightly shorter range, but the signal purity and speed is higher .

After you have selected the desired channel, you will need to enter the login and password for the secure Wi-Fi network and save all the changes made.

The operator's website contains three special detailed instructions for connecting a computer, mobile devices or SmartTV to the router's Wi-Fi network - https://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/help/home/domashniy-internet/instrukcii-dlya-mob- ustroistv /

Now let's get acquainted with the instructions for setting up a Wi-Fi network on a Beeline Smart Box router:

1. In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address of your device - "192.168.1.1".
2. In the menu that opens, select "Advanced settings".
3. At the top of the window, find the bookmark "Wi-Fi" and go to this menu.
4. In the glory navigation list, select "Main parameters".
5. Opposite the line "Turn on wireless network (Wi-Fi)" there should be a checkbox.
6. Below you can make any changes to the basic parameters of the router's wireless network (operating mode, select a separate channel number, disable the guest Wi-Fi network).

Save all the changes and go to the next section of the "Wi-Fi" tab - "Safety"... At this stage, you can set the most secure encryption type: set the authentication value to WPA2-PSK. Save these changes and reload the program.

Please note that if your apartment has appliances that do not support the WPA2 Wireless Certification Program, then the default authentication value is WPA-PSK.

WPA is the 802.1X standard and WPA2 is referred to as the IEEE 802.11i standard. Since 2006, all Wi-Fi devices have been released with WPA2 support.

Smart Box firmware

Smart Box is a device that runs on its own software, so it is very important that its firmware is always up to date. You can find out the latest firmware version and download it from this official website of the operator.

To download the update, you only need to follow five steps:

1. In the address bar of your web browser, type the IP address of your router - "192.168.1.1".
2. Go to the menu "Advanced settings".
3. At the top of the window, find the bookmark "Others", and in the navigation menu on the left - the section "Update".
4. Specify the path where the file with the new firmware is located, and click the button "Perform update".
5. Wait for the end of the boot procedure and automatic reboot of the equipment.

Starting with firmware version "2.0.25" smartboxes have the ability to work with 3G modems in Wi-Fi mode.

Smart Box Beeline router can work with other Internet providers. If the new operator provides Internet services via DHCP or uses the PPPoE network protocol, the hardware configuration can be easily changed in the user account.

Note.

Greetings friends. In this note, I will gradually compile a short list of common questions and answers regarding the Beeline Smartbox router.
Please indicate in the comments what general questions you want to add here.
Do you want to ask a question? Check if the post contains an answer to it.

Question: What is this Beeline Smartbox device?
Answer: Beeline Smartbox - branded router of the Beeline provider, originally designed to work only in Beeline networks.
The router itself is manufactured by Sercomm in Taiwan by order of Beeline. The router is based on a reference board based on Realtek 8197D .
The router has support for IPTV (by wire, the port is selected in the settings) and the ability to use it as a network storage

Specifications:

Chip: Realtek 8197D (600 MHz)
RAM: 64 MB
Wi-Fi: 802.11b / g / n 300Mbps, 2 internal antennas: 2 × 2 MIMO
Interfaces: 5 RJ-45 connectors with auto-detection of cable type, USB 2.0 port.

Question: Should you buy this router?
Answer:It all depends on your needs, but I would not recommend buying a router at the official price of Beeline (1200 rubles), since for this money you can take a more technically interesting and hassle-free Zyxel Keenetic Lite 2. With Beeline networks, this router works well and is well suited for an undemanding user ...
It makes sense to buy if you get a router much cheaper than it official prices.

Question:Is it possible to make the router work with another provider?
Answer:In some cases, when the provider provides the Internet directly via DHCP (without any tunnels, "plugged in the wire - it works") or using a PPPoE tunnel, setting up does not cause difficulties and is done under the superuser account.
Instructions for obtaining privileges.
Detailed instructions for setting up the Internet from another provider are described.

Question: The router has a USB port. What can it be used for?
Answer: via usb to the router, you can connect flash drives, external hard drives (subject to additional power supply) to provide access to them over the network (for organizing network storage, for example), also some usb modems.

Question: Is it possible to use a router with 3g modems?
Answer: Yes, starting from version 2.0.25 firmware added the ability to work with 3g modes in the distribution mode via Wi-Fi. To configure, you need to go to them under the superuser and go to:
Advanced settings - Others - Wan, select the item with 3g and make the necessary settings, as well as mark the interface as active (tick)
The list of working routers is still unknown, but it is most likely that it is similar to the same for Zyxel. The main thing is, if the 3g modem does not work, do not forget to switch it to “only modem” mode (there are enough instructions on the Internet).

Question: The Wi-Fi connection is unstable despite high signal level... What should I do?
Answer: Change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings and also try to lower the Wi-FI power (paradoxically, but high power does not always give a satisfactory connection quality) and also rearrange the router.

Question: Wi-Fi is unstable. Signal level low... What should I do?
Answer: This is a common problem with routers with built-in antennas (especially those with low gain).
First, try moving your router and removing obstacles between the router and wi-fi clients.
Then, if the result is still unsatisfactory, try replacing the built-in antennas with external ones.
This requires
0) :
1) Replace the wires going to the antennas with the U-fl - SMA wire (on one side, the ufl connector for connecting to the wi-fi board, on the other sma for connecting an external antenna) and looks like this:

Its cost on Ebay is in the range of 30-100 rubles, depending on the length, workmanship and impudence of the seller (I took around 70 rubles). This is also found in Russian online stores, but extremely rarely.
2) Bring the connector outside the case and connect any Wi-Fi antenna you have. You can use an antenna from any popular router, for example dlink, or you can purchase it at a computer store for 100-400 rubles.
The antenna looks like this (for those who do not know)
If after that the signal is unsatisfactory, then most likely you should change the router to a more powerful one.

Question: Can I use the router as a repeater (repeater)?
Answer: Yes it is possible. To do this, switch the hardware switch on the router case to REP mode and make the necessary settings.

Question:I want to help / dig deeper with the firmware. How can I do this?
Answer:Fine. Use the following.

Question: Is it possible to install alternative firmware on the router?
Answer: Yes, it is possible to install the OpenWRT firmware on the router, but for this, at the moment, you need to disassemble the device and solder it to the UART connector (you need to use a usb-uart adapter to connect).
There is also a risk of “killing” the device. Think if it is for you.
Detailed instructions will appear on the site a little later.

Question:One USB port is not enough for me. Is it possible to add another usb to the device.
Answer: Yes, it is possible, but it requires certain skills and straightness of hands. (difficult and precise soldering) The board was originally designed to use 2x usb ports, but one was removed to reduce the cost.
You can solder it and use it.
Instructions will come later.

For the information on the last two points, I thank my reader. Maksim

Perhaps it's worth starting your review with the fact that Beeline never had routers of its own production. Remember at least the sad Beeline router, created under license and on Zyxel equipment based on the P330 model. Or take this relatively new, but already seen kind of Beeline Smartbox router.

The whole essence of this router, all its filling is rooted in the well-known company Trendnet, with which at the end of 2013 OJSC VimpelCom, operating on the market under the Beeline brand, entered into an agreement for branding one of its new models at that time.

I will slightly deviate from the background, and I will say that I worked very closely and directly with this Beeline Smartbox router as well. After reading such my reviews as about the Internet Beeline itself or reviews about Beeline TV, you will understand why.

So, by 2013, the speed of the Internet stepped to a new level and all the old Beeline, like Long 300, Asus 520 could no longer satisfy the growing appetites of customers. Then our hero came to the fore. He came suddenly and was ambitious. But literally after a month of his promotion, he personally, and all other employees began to identify his shortcomings. In the end, the king was practically naked.

Yes, in appearance Beeline Smartbox was something new. The absence of an antenna, a new design at that time, rounded outlines gave the effect of novelty. What turned out in practice. The router proved to be quite bulky. Compared to the same small Length 300, it was a giant, which also did not immediately get used to customers. And I will say from experience, the larger the equipment, the greater the chance to disable it mechanically. The absence of an antenna, in principle, gave this router more free space in only one coordinate system, but more than compensated for this space in another.

Technical data and characteristics.

I still wonder why there is information that the router in the Beeline network keeps a speed of 300 mb / s. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Doesn't even hold 100 mb / s. What it can do with the L2TP standard is no more than 50 Mb / s. Yes, it is clear that we are talking about the maximum declared by the manufacturer (Trendnet), and of course, that we are also talking about the speed within the local network according to other connection standards, but this is known only to technically dedicated people, but not to ordinary people user.

From the very birth of this router, another serious drawback came to light. From time to time, he refused to work with Windows 7. For a long time, IT specialists dug the earth to remove this ill-fated joint. In the end, the situation was more or less corrected by creating a new firmware. But even until now, no, no, yes, a problem comes up that users do not open Internet pages when connecting through this router. Now there is a solution - reflash it. The firmware itself and instructions on how to do this are on the official website of the Beeline company.

In general, this router did not show itself either for the better or for the worse. An ordinary router, already outdated at the moment.

The price of the issue.

Initially, this router cost 1800 rubles in the office. This is at the beginning of 2013! Now this router costs 2,400 rubles in offices! I will say for the uninitiated that this price is very, very high. For an outdated router, this price cannot be. For these purposes, the Beeline company comes up with promotions, luring 1 ruble for this router, which is also not entirely true. Having given first the ruble, then during the year the full amount will be debited from your account every month in equal shares.

What can be summed up on the Beeline Smartbox router, as they say they saw - we know, so we can talk. The router is absolutely ordinary with its sins and flaws. At the moment, it is not worth 2400 rubles. It is also not necessary to take on a share of 1 ruble. If your internet connection is less than 30 Mb / s, you can use it without any problems. Its main plus is the simplicity of setting, again on the official website you can find information on how quickly you can set it up yourself. Personally, I will not recommend it for installation for one simple reason - for the same money you can buy a completely new new generation router that will give you the opportunity to fully enjoy all the benefits of the Internet without hitting your nerves and wallet.

Beeline Smart Box router is one of the devices offered by the provider for connecting to the Internet. This implies wired access to the network, so the purchase of a SIM card is not required. Slots for it on board the gadget are not provided. Reviews about the device highlight the supporters and opponents of the device. The latter is a large percentage, which is explained by the shortcomings of the router itself and the incompetence of users who do not know how to set up Smart Box if the settings are lost, which is typical for any custom wired and wireless gadget.

Common features of Smart Box Router

Like its brothers, the Smart Box router is designed to create a single network between several computers and distribute Wi-Fi. The device is equipped with:

• wi-Fi module for wireless traffic transmission;
• 4 inputs for wired network connection.

The Beeline Smart model is ergonomic and designed in a strict business style. The color is black or white. A WiFi router is a flat small box that can be installed on a stand or attached to surfaces such as a wall. The glossy indicator panel is made of plastic with built-in bright LEDs that shrill rooms in the dark. The wire connection ports are located at the rear of the device. The complete set of the device contains detailed instructions describing its characteristics, as well as detailed recommendations for configuring the router.

Smart Box Specifications

4 LAN connectors are offered for the same number of devices. The fifth main WAN connector is located in the line with the LAN, which serves to connect the gadget itself to the Internet supplied by the mobile operator Beeline. A cable pre-installed by the provider's specialists is inserted into the WAN. Wai-Fai is joined by:

• laptops;
• personal computers with a Wi-Fi module;
• smartphones;
• tablets;
• Wi Fi printers;
• wireless IP cameras.

The instructions do not indicate how many devices can be connected via Wi-Fi. Some sources point to the number 16, others claim it is 32. Wired traffic is fed at 100 Mbps. Wireless reaches 300.

The manufacturer has provided 3 protection algorithms. Maximum security encryption is provided by WPA2. WPA and WEP are considered less secure. Router Beeline Smart Box Black will delight fans of digital multichannel television, as it supports IPTV. Thanks to the installed USB connector for connecting storage devices, the device can be used as a file server. Beeline Smart Van router modules do not allow connecting a wired printer to it. But there is a drive mode.

The installation and configuration of the router is carried out by Beeline specialists. It is advisable to figure out how to connect and configure the device yourself. Judging by the reviews, the need to configure Smart Box Pro often arises. To connect, the Web interface is used, which appears on the display after connecting the computer and the Beeline Smart Box One. The launch of the browser is accompanied by the set 192.168.1.1. (Device address). Login and password are traditionally used to activate the connection.

To configure SmartBox, you can use the "Settings Wizard" program from the provider. A simple and understandable panel, thanks to the instructions, can be customized even by a child. An accessible description of where to click allows, in the event of a failure of the specified parameters, to return them to their original position without involving specialists. The main advantages of the router: ease of use, devices are easily connected, the characteristics of the device make it stand out from the majority of analogues. The cost of the router together with the connection is 2,500 rubles. It is sold in the communication shops of the provider.

Of the shortcomings highlighted by users in the reviews, there are often mentions of periodic disconnections and unplanned reboots of the router. They speak unpleasantly about the narrow range of Wi-Fi and its gradual narrowing, which appears over time.

Let's consider how Smart Boxing Beeline is connected and configured - you need equipment and a computer. All configuration steps are covered in the article.

Smart Box Beeline is a modern and functional branded router based on a processor from the manufacturer Realtek. The operator recommends this model for connecting to their wired Internet and home TV. The device can become the connection center for all devices at home with Internet access.

Smart Box allows combining devices working with the following technologies:

• Wired network - twisted pair cable with RG-45 connector. Technology - Fast Ethernet (up to 100 Mbps).
• Wireless network - Wi-Fi technology of 802.11 standards b, g or n (up to 300 Mbps).
• Online TV IPTV - a separate port with IGMP proxy support. A minimum of user customization is required. The technology is compatible with the Beeline TV format.

The presence of a USB port allows you to organize a network drive with shared access - when connecting a data storage device. Or go online via 3G / 4G modems - this function is not available in the standard firmware. Advanced users can even set up network printing.

The most interesting feature is the ability to connect to the operator's networks at speeds up to 300 Mbps. With this bandwidth, there will be no latency even if all devices, including the online TV set-top box, use the network simultaneously.

Currently, customers with high-speed connections have another version of the router available - Smart Box Turbo +.

In order for the signal from the router to correctly enter the computer and TV (set-top box), the equipment must be configured.

Router settings

To configure the router, you need to turn on the computer, open any browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the search box, while the cable must be plugged into the computer and the router, that is, connect them.

When you type in the numbers and press Enter, you are taken to the central settings page of Smart Box Beeline. Next, you need to do the following:

1. Click "Continue".
2. An authorization field appears. Enter admin in both fields by default. And go to the settings.
3. Click "Quick setup". Next, enter the data: login is the number of your contract, in the password field, enter the data for accessing the Internet.
4. Go to the Wi-Fi column and change the SSID data to your password, that is, write down the key that will need to be entered to connect to Wi-Fi.
5. Now we turn to the Beeline TV settings. For it to work correctly, select the LAN port to which you plan to connect the set-top box.
6. Click on the save button.
7. Then on "Restart". Then the router will reboot with the new settings.

Thus, one cable is supplied to Smart Box (a common cable that goes to the apartment), and there will be two (to a computer and TV) or one if you plan to connect via Wi-Fi.

After saving the settings, for the television to work correctly, you need to configure the set-top box to which the cable from the router goes.

Setting up the Beeline set-top box

To set up a Beeline TV set-top box, you need to read the instructions for the equipment, since the operator offers several models of set-top boxes, each of which has its own indicators and connection diagram.

If you connect the entire set of equipment for the first time at one of the Beeline tariffs, then the specialists who will stretch you the cable into the apartment can make the initial TV settings.

The main parameters on the set-top box are the WAN indicator, which should be on, indicating that there is access to the router (Internet) and the LAN indicator, which indicates the correctness of the router configuration and the correct port selection.

To date, Beeline offers to connect different tariff plans for home TVs, as well as the ability to connect several TVs at once. Including, instead of a router, you can put the Xbox360 to watch TV without a set-top box.

Setting up your Xbox360

If you want to connect the Beeline Smart TV application, then you will need to purchase the Xbox360 game console, which also allows you to watch TV without an additional set-top box.

The equipment includes:

• The console itself.
• AV cable.
• Power Supply.
• Cord for the block.
• Wireless gamepad.
• 2 batteries (AA).
• Instruction.
• Headset with a cable (optional, depending on the configuration upon purchase).

Let's consider how to connect to a TV without a set-top box via the console:

1. Unpack the equipment and remove the protective film from the side of the connectors.
2. Install the console, making sure it is stable and not cluttered by other household items.
3. Connect the power supply to the device, then plug it into an outlet.
4. Use an audio cable to connect the console to the TV.
5. A panel should appear on the TV screen if you've connected correctly. And don't forget to put the batteries in your controller.
6. In the menu that opens, select the language, then create a profile, and click to establish a network connection (not necessarily the last).
7. To watch TV from Beeline on the console, you must have a Gold status (the package is paid for, the cost can be checked at the office or cal-center).
8. In the application section, go to the list and find Beeline TV.
9. Download and install the application.
10. After that, go to the application, select the section with television and open "My video applications", where you also select Beeline.

Your settings are ready, now you can watch TV channels without a set-top box, just using a game console.

conclusions

We considered , how to connect Smart Box from Beeline to receive Internet traffic at high speed and television. If you want to get a TV without a set-top box, then you need to purchase Xbox360 and the "gold status", then, apart from the console, you will not need anything else.

If you have any difficulties in the operation of a router or game console, you can contact the Beeline technical support service (8-800-700-0611), where they will answer all your questions.