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 which general issues should be added here in your opinion.
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Question: What is this Beeline Smartbox device?
Answer: Beeline Smartbox
– a branded router from 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 Realtek 8197D
.
The router has support for IPTV (via wire, the port is selected in the settings) and the ability to use it as network storage
Specifications:
Chip: Realtek 8197D (600 MHz)
RAM: 64 MB
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps, 2 internal antennas: 2x2 MIMO
Interfaces: 5 RJ-45 connectors with auto-detection of cable type, USB 2.0 port.
Question: Is this router worth buying?
Answer: It all depends on your needs, but I would not recommend buying a router at the official Beeline price (1200 rubles), since for this money you can get a more technically interesting and problem-free Zyxel Keenetic Lite 2. This router works well with Beeline networks and is well suited for an undemanding user.
It makes sense to buy if you get the router much cheaper than it official prices.
Question: Is it possible to make the router work with another provider?
Answer: In a number of cases, when the provider provides the Internet directly via DHCP (without any tunnels, “insert a wire - it works”) or using a PPPoE tunnel, configuration does not cause difficulties and is done from under account superuser.
Instructions for obtaining privileges.
detailed instructions on setting up the Internet from another provider is 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 disks(given that additional food) 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
The firmware has added the ability to work with 3g modes in Wi-Fi distribution mode. To configure, you need to log in as superuser and go to:
Advanced settings – Other – Wan, select the item with 3g and perform necessary settings, and also mark the interface as active (checkmark)
The list of working routers is still unknown, but most likely it is similar to that for Zyxel. The main thing is that if the 3g modem does not work, do not forget to switch it to “modem only” mode (there are enough instructions on the Internet).
Question: The Wi-Fi connection is unstable despite high level signal. What should I do?
Answer: Change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings and also try to reduce the Wi-Fi power (paradoxically, high power does not always give satisfactory connection quality) and also rearrange the router.
Question: Wi-Fi is unstable. Signal level is 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 the 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.
For this it is necessary
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1) Replace the wires going to the antennas with a U-fl – SMA wire (on one side there is a ufl connector for connecting to the wi-fi board, on the other there is a sma connector for connecting external antenna) and looks like this:
Its cost on Ebay is in the range of 30-100 rubles, depending on the length, quality of workmanship and the impudence of the seller (I took around 70 rubles). This also happens in Russian online stores, but it’s extremely rare.
2) Take 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 purchase it at a computer store for 100-400 rubles.
The antenna looks like this (for those who don’t know)
If after this the signal is still unsatisfactory, then most likely you should change the router to a more powerful one.
Question: Can I use the router in repeater (repeater) mode?
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/tinker with the firmware. How can I do this?
Answer: Great. Use the following.
Question: Is it possible to install alternative firmware on the router?
Answer: Yes, it is possible to install OpenWRT firmware on the router, but for this, this moment, the device must be disassembled and soldered to the UART connector (to connect, you must use a USB-Uart adapter).
There is also a risk of “killing” the device. Think about whether it's for you.
Detailed instructions will appear on the website a little later.
Question: One is not enough for me USB port. Is it possible to add another usb to the device.
Answer: Yes, it is possible, but it requires certain skills and straightness of hand. (difficult and precise soldering) The board was originally designed to use 2 USB ports, but one was removed to reduce the cost.
You can solder it and use it.
Instructions will come later.
For information about two last paragraphs I thank my reader Maxim
Greetings, friends.
There is probably no person who has not heard about the Beeline company and their Internet of the same name. Like any “serious” provider, Beeline really likes to install branded routers.
The advantages are obvious: ease of setup and operation, as well as user support - the hardware is the same and possible problems have been known for a long time. And the castrated settings, tailored for the majority, do not allow the user’s playful hands to break everything.
This article will look at one of the most popular, widespread and overall good router Beeline SmartBox.
As expected in such cases 🙂, it is an OEM device. True, these are not typical repainted DLinks, but exotic ones from SERCOMM)
In fact, the router is a slightly modified Realtek_RTL8197D reference.
You can see more about it below
Brand name: Beeline SmartBox.
Chip: Realtek 8197D (600 MHz)
RAM: 64 MB
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps, 2 internal antennas: 2x2 MIMO
Interfaces: 5 RJ-45 connectors with auto-detection of cable type, USB 2.0 port
From software features: DLNA, FTP-server, SAMBA-server (connection usb devices How network drive), which makes it an interesting option for creating a simple home media center.
In general, the device is not bad and worked stably for me, giving the maximum tariff over Wi-Fi.
However, as an enthusiast I lacked freedom, SSH and the ability to dig deeper inside, as well as the ability to fine-tune. That’s why I started looking for alternative firmware for the “smart box” and soon realized that there are none and there won’t be any in the near future...
Well, the situation is unpleasant, but not hopeless. 🙂
Since there are no alternatives, you need to get the most out of the stock one, if possible getting a normal console and raising the privileges to root. And to do this you need to merge and unpack the stock firmware.
Let's get started:
Attention. The following points are made from under Linux systems and I do not guarantee that you will be able to repeat all this under Win-like OS.
During preparation we used: Debian Lenny, binwalk, squashfs-tools, a little ingenuity and red eyes.
1) I drain latest version firmware from here
wget http://static.beeline.ru/upload/images/help/devices/routers/SmartBox/SmartBox2019.zip
2) Unpacking 7zip, I discover img a file of incomprehensible, at first glance, content.
7z x SmartBox2019.zip
3) Launch by passing as an argument img shnik, to which he cheerfully reports about Secomm's signatures and even tells us hardware id, but that’s not the main thing. Inside we find a compressed binary ( bin-file), unpack the archive and get
Binwalk output
S1000_Smart_box_SERCOMM_BEELINE_2019.bin which once again emphasizes the SERCOMM origin of the device :)
4) Here it is, it would seem that happiness is nearby. But it was not there.
The binary file itself does not provide any human-readable information ( binary, cap).
And this is where the anal carnival begins:
We target it again and among the signatures, bootloader and garbage we find squashfs' official image (Briefly: Read-only file system, widely used in compressing *nix boot images).
Happiness is close, I thought. All that remains is to unpack...
Merging from the repository squashfs-tools containing everything necessary for unpacking and anticipating... I'm breaking off, unsquashfs speaks
Filesystem uses lzma compression, this is unsupported by this version
What does it mean that the file has been compressed in the most insidious way? lzma and he cannot unpack it.
Hmm, I'm looking at Github for the latest version. squashfs-tools, I collect from source codes and... I break off again.
Scratching the turnips and combing makefile I notice that support lzma disabled by default. I change the parameter and... pay attention to the comment that for LZMA required LZMA SDK.
During the operation of the Smart-Box router, users need to reconfigure the 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 router Beeline Smart-Box 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 router Smart Box, 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 management page will open. wi-fi router. Click on the “Continue” button on the screen.
- On the “Start over” page that opens, you must enter the 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 subsection “Wi-Fi network of the router” 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 home network, here you also need to enter a name and create 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
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