Many Beeline customers know about the release Wi-Fi router and 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 menu " Quick setup».
- 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 “Wi-Fi Router Network” menu lines, come up with a name 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 in the bottom line the one to which you will connect the IPTV interactive television set-top box.
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 Wi-Fi section, on the left, select the main settings tab.
- The network SSID string 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 it 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.
- We 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 it?
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, “Other” 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. Did not help? In this case, the problem lies not in the router, but in the PC security settings.
As you can see, setting up Smart 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 with high speed, stable operation and a strong signal.
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 came new model, 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 the login admin, password admin and get to the start menu Smart settings 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 everything is collected required parameters. 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 Wi-Fi network on the Smart Box. In the “Password” field, you also need to enter a key phrase that 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 all. 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. Router Smart Box 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!
The Beeline company has existed in the cellular services market for a very long time, providing its customers with high-quality communications, different services, prices are different, some are quite budgetary, which indicates that they do not profit from customers, there are promotions and bonuses. Recently, the company began producing high-quality equipment and one of these creations is a router: Smart box one- excellent Beeline router!
Firstly, the most important thing that a modern person needs is to keep up with the times and the price, in in this case You won’t go broke with a smart router, because the prices are very cheap, especially if you take the all-in-one tariff for it, the cheapest is 600 rubles. per month, includes: mobile payment (including Internet), and the most suitable for active users is “all in one 5” 2500 (and this is payment for 5 numbers, television and Internet!), and secondly, the quality of communication. This is exactly what the Beeline smart box is needed for.
Connection. You need to connect the cable installed by specialists into the apartment to the Wi-Fi WAN port, and the computer to the LAN port. It’s even possible wirelessly, but if you’re a beginner and don’t know how or aren’t sure, it’s better to use the regular method.
Setting up Wi-Fi - on a Beeline router
- Connect the computer network cable to any port of the router. (there are 4 of them, called LAN) And the cable that was brought into the apartment is connected to the WAN port in the same router.
- Open the browser and enter: 192.168.1.1. If you entered everything correctly, you will be greeted with a welcome message, then click continue.
- Enter login - username and password. To make it easier, you can enter, without inventing your own, in the first and second fields of bilain. Continue button.
- Select the “Quick setup” item.
- The most difficult part begins, but almost everyone copes, and if not, Beeline operators will be happy to help:
You find yourself in the “home Internet” section, enter any number or letter in the “login” and “password” fields just like that.
In the “Wi-Fi network of the router” section, you configure the wireless network.
- If the network frequency is 2.4 GHz: enter a name in the Network name field (everyone will see it, including you), this will be the name of the Beeline router from now on, then enter a password of at least 8 characters.
- If the network frequency is 5 GHz: enter the Network name, for example, ali_wifi70G and create a password.
- “Guest Wi-Fi network” - setup wireless network(not necessary).
- – if television is connected, then you need to select the router port from the TV. Next, “save”.
- Wait about a minute for it to set up. Great, setting up a Beeline router smart box one completed!
Where to buy a smart box router?
Smart boxes can be purchased at any electrical supply store or at Beeline stores. Its cost is 2500 rubles. To be sure of the quality of the product, this brand and product, you can watch video reviews, most of them are on YouTube. There is also a Beeline smart box one forum, whose participants share problems, help solve them, in conclusion, no one has yet canceled customer reviews, here , which will truly help you understand the product.
Reviews about “wi-fi router Beeline smart box one”
Nikolay from Tver: (as you can see, Beeline is very big company and offers its services in almost all cities of Russia) “advantages: compact, lightweight, pleasant to look at. Disadvantages: none);
Natalya from Kaluga: « + price, design, reliability, lack of bright light indication, the seller is a friendly woman, as for easy setup for other providers. They connected, but after 4 months the Internet began to fail - “the connection was broken.” Some kind of magic you reboot, it works for about 15 minutes, and then again. Beeline operators suggested flashing it, but it didn’t work, I had to call specialists, and lo and behold, it worked!”;
Arthur from Khabarovsk:“advantages: Two wifi bands, good wifi speed, does not freeze, compactness, not a strong indicator light, many inputs.
Flaws: Unfortunately, it is blocked only for Beeline; you cannot connect other telecom operators. But when you go into the router settings using SuperUser and the password, series - router number - all functions can be unlocked and you get an excellent router that works with any provider.
Changing an Internet provider is not a common thing, but sometimes it is very necessary. This has especially been true recently for Beeline subscribers. Having at one time gained a large customer base, the quality of services gradually began to decline compared to developing competitors. However, when changing operators, one problem arises. The fact is that Beeline, together with tariff package distributed his branded routers, which were quite good at that time, everywhere Smart Box One, which are intended to use the Internet only on their network. However, there is a way to save money - flash Beeline Smart Box router for all operators. How? I'll tell you now!
Configuring the Beeline Smart Box router for all operators
Today you can find a bunch of ads on Avito for the sale of Smart Boxes - at ridiculous prices and in excellent condition with a complete set and box. The fact is that few people know that a Beeline router can be easily configured to work with any provider. It doesn't even require complicated firmware for beginners.
The secret is that when we log into the control panel under the default administrator account with the login and password admin/admin, which are indicated on the sticker, the WAN port setting, which is responsible for selecting the type of Internet connection, is locked to L2TP for Beeline.
To unlock it, you just need to log into the router as a super user.
To do this, open the login page http://192.168.1.1 in the browser and use the following pair:
- Login - SuperUser
- Password - Beeline$martB0x
If this data is not suitable, then we try to use the serial number of the router indicated on the sticker as the password - it looks like “SFXXXXXXXXXX”.
After authorization in the “Advanced Settings” section in the “Others” menu, we get full access to all configurations, including the Internet, without any firmware. There are now all types of connections, including via a 3G modem.
Step 1
Connect network cable your computer to any of the 4 LAN ports of the router. The cable that our installers pulled into your apartment must be connected to the “WAN” port.
Step 2
Open your browser and enter address bar 192.168.1.1. You will be taken to a welcome page. Click Continue.
Step 3
The router will prompt you to enter a username and password. Enter admin in the first field, and admin in the second. Click Continue.
Step 4
You will be taken to the main menu of the router. Select Quick Setup.
Step 5
You will be taken to the router quick setup page. It consists of four sections, let's look at the purpose of each of them:
1) " Home Internet" - in this section you need to enter any number or letter in the “Login” and “Password” fields (the setting does not affect anything).
2) “Wi-Fi network of the router” - here you can configure the wireless network of your router.
- To set up a network in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, enter the name of your network, for example my_wifi2G, in the 2GHz network name field, and enter the password to access it in the Password field. Please note that the password must contain at least 8 characters.
- To set up a network in the 5 GHz frequency range, enter the name of your network, for example my_wifi5G, in the 5 GHz network name field, and enter the password to access it in the Password field. Please note that the password must contain at least 8 characters.
3) “Guest Wi-Fi network” - here you can configure the guest wireless network of your router.
4) “Beeline” TV - if you have connected the “Beeline” TV service, you need to select the router port to which you will connect the set-top box. If you view over-the-air channels on your computer or using an Xbox 360 console, then you don't need to configure anything.
To save the settings you entered, click the Save button.
Step 6
Congratulations, you have fully configured your router to work on the Beeline network.
Be careful when following the instructions in this section. In case of an error in the actions, a visit to the service center will be required to restore the device.
Step 1
Download the firmware. Current version firmware - 2.0.22 (14.5 MB)
Step 2
In your browser, open the page at 192.168.1.1
Step 3
In the window that opens, enter the username admin and password admin.
Step 4
Click the Continue button.
Step 5
Click on the "Advanced Settings" button.
Step 6
IN top menu select "Others".
Step 7
A page with the basic settings of the router will open. In the left menu, select “Software Update”.
Click the "Select File" button and specify the location of the firmware file that you downloaded earlier.
Step 8
After that, click the “Perform update” button
Step 9
Wait while the router performs a firmware update, this process takes approximately 5 minutes, after which the router must be rebooted and it will be ready to use.
Use a hard reset if you need to configure the device again (remove all custom settings), there is no access to the web page of the router settings interface; after setting up the router, the Internet connection was not established or the access password was lost.
Attention! When performing a hard reset, all user settings will be reset to factory settings!
There is a recessed RESET (RESTORE) button on the device body, which allows you to reset the settings to factory settings. You can find the RESET, RESTORE button on the same side of the router case where the other connectors and buttons are located. In rare cases, the button may be located on the bottom of the router.
To reset your router to factory settings, follow these steps:
Turn on the router's power and wait until the device boots up completely. Press the RESET, RESTORE button using a pointed thin object (such as a paper clip) for 30 seconds, then release the button.
After this, the router will reboot with default settings (factory settings) and will need to be configured again.
The Beeline provider, in order to keep up with others, decided to release its own router, which connects to networks of this operator configured in a couple of clicks. Offered under the name Smart Box router built on a unified Realtek 8197D processor and equipped with 64 MB of memory.
In fact, all the complaints that there may be about the operation of this device relate rather to the firmware. We hope it will be fixed soon. Let's look at how a branded Beeline router needs to be configured, and also how to update its firmware.
Router "Beeline Smart Box"
On the rear panel, in addition to the standard set of ports and the power button, you see an operating mode switch. The “router” mode is activated when the toggle switch knob is in the up position. The second mode is “switch”.
We will look at how to set up a connection with the Beeline provider. To do this, you can connect a computer to the router via a patch cord or via a wireless network (which operates in mixed mode b/g/n, it is named “Smart_box-…”). Finally, we will look at how to update the firmware. The firmware version current at the time of creation of the review is 2.0.19.
Connection setup
As is easy to understand, you need to connect the Beeline cord connector to the WAN port. You can access the router’s web interface from a wired or Wi-Fi network (the latter works without a password).
The actions should be as follows: having connected all the cables, supply power to the router, wait 1 minute, open the web interface. The requirement for setting up a network card is to set the “automatic” mode:
Setting up a wired connection on your computer
On wireless cards, they also enable a similar mode (“auto” DNS and IP). The parameter values needed to open the web interface are given below.
How to open the GUI?
If a wired network is used to configure the router, the patch cord is connected to one of the LAN ports. To LAN card received IP and DNS from the router, you need to right-click on the connection icon and click “Fix”. You can connect to a wireless network without a password; its name is “Smart_box-XXXXXX”.
Let us remind you that the router takes at least a minute to load. The graphical interface address of Smart Box is standard and equal to 192.168.1.1. The default password is the same as the login, this is the word admin:
Login GUI
Setting up a connection with Beeline
While on the start tab of the interface, click the “Quick setup” button. The following page will open:
Connection setup
Here you need to set the parameters:
- Subscriber login of the form “089XXXXXX” (read the contract)
- The subscriber's password is what is specified in the contract
- “Network name” – you can leave it as is
- "Password" - meaning Wi-Fi password(may not be used at first)
- We will not enable the guest Wi-Fi network
- Select one LAN port for the TV set-top box, if required (just not the one that is currently in use)
- Click “Save”
Firmware update
The built-in program for the router, that is, the firmware, can be downloaded from the official Beeline website. The firmware file takes 16 or 17 megabytes. Save it to your “desktop”. Next, we will look at how to reinstall the firmware in a Smart Box router, and most importantly, how not to make things worse.
Preliminary actions
It is best to perform a factory reset before updating the firmware. Turn on the router, wait 2 minutes, press reset with a paper clip (the button must be held for 10-15 seconds). The LEDs should blink, then the router will boot again (but with the default settings).
We will install the firmware by connecting the router to the PC via a wired network. It is necessary. Reinstalling the software is carried out for the sole purpose: to rid the router of the “bugs” of the previous firmware. If everything works well, there is no need to reinstall anything.
It is important to know that while transferring the firmware file, you cannot turn off the power or break the connection between the devices. After the installation is complete, it is better to wait another 5 minutes, and only then briefly press reset.
We update the firmware via the web interface
Go to the configuration GUI as discussed above. On the start tab, click the “Advanced settings” button. Then, select the “Others” tab -> “Software Update”:
Reinstalling the firmware
Sequencing:
- Click “Select file”, find the file on the “desktop” and click “Open”
- Check the connection again and click “Update”
- Wait for the reinstallation to complete
- Wait 5-6 minutes
- Briefly press the reset button on the router
Happy setup!
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7 Feb 2016
04:36 am - Beeline smartbox pro, crack SuperUser password.
Beeline smartbox pro has a tr-069 backdoor, the presence of which beeline does not deny; it refuses to remove it, claiming that its removal is not provided for by the firmware. In fact, it is possible to delete it, you just need to log in as SuperUser (password Beeline$martB0xPr0). Then almost unlimited possibilities for setting up for any provider will open up.
Conclusions.
1. Disadvantages of Beeline smartbox pro based on all previous posts:
-no radiators on microcircuits;
-no torrent downloader;
-does not know how to format and check connected USB drives for errors;
-poor support;
-lack of alternative firmware;
-there is a backdoor tr-069, which regular user will not be able to turn it off;
-all antennas are internal
-wan connector is only 100 megabit.
2. The router is made on chips developed in 2013: mt7602en+mt7612en+mt7621at. This set of chips has: Zyxel Keenetic Ultra II (RUB 10,828), D-Link DIR-860L (RUB 9,160), Linksys RE6500 (RUB 11,692), ZBT WG2626 (RUB 7,013). But they all have external antennas, radiators, are not locked to a specific operator and have a gigabit wan input. Therefore, it makes sense to buy Beeline smartbox pro only with the “free year” promotion, when you only pay for the Internet.
Comments:
That's exactly what I thought about the stock when I bought it.
But an unpleasant thing turned out to be true - it does not give a speed of more than 70 even when connected directly with a cable to the router. At the same time, an honest hundred was brought into the apartment, direct WAN connection to the laptop bypassing the router it shows.
Now I look at him and think what to do.
Why can he cut speed like that?
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)
- The default wireless network (Wi-Fi) key is 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 that is 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 network. In 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 Choose 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.
Greetings, friends. In this note I will gradually compile a short list of common questions and answers regarding the router Beeline Smart box.
Please indicate in the comments which general issues should be added here in your opinion.
Do you have a question? Check if this post contains an answer to it.
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
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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 it worth buying this router?
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 the 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 make the necessary settings, and also mark the interface as active (check the box)
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