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Smart Hub Pro

EE Smart Hub Pro

Windows 11
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  • Windows 11
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Basic functions
Connectivity

Start using your router

Before you start using your router, you need to follow these initial steps.

Step 1 of 20

Turn the back of your router towards you.

Step 2 of 20

Connect one end of the network cable (red connector) to the "WAN" port and the other end to the PORT1/LAN1 port on your Openreach modem.

Step 3 of 20

Turn the bottom of your router towards you.

Step 4 of 20

Connect the power supply to the power plug and to a wall socket.

Step 5 of 20

Turn the back of your router towards you.

Step 6 of 20

Press On/Off to turn on your router.

Step 7 of 20

When the info LED turns solid blue, an internet connection has been established and your router is ready for use.

Please note, that it may take at least 3 minutes before your router is fully synchronised and activated.
Step 8 of 20

Do the following on your computer: Click the menu field.

Step 9 of 20

Click arrow right next to the Wi-Fi icon.

Step 10 of 20

Click the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 11 of 20

You can see the login information for the Wi-Fi hotspot behind the cover on the back of your router.

You can remove the back cover by sliding it upwards.
Step 12 of 20

Click Connect.

Step 13 of 20

Key in the Wi-Fi password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Next.

Step 14 of 20

Open an internet browser on your computer and go to 192.168.1.254

For security reasons, it's recommend that you change your router's administrator password.
Step 15 of 20

Click Advanced settings.

Step 16 of 20

Click System and, if required, follow the instructions on the screen to key in the administrator password.

You can see the administrator password behind the cover on the back of your router.
Step 17 of 20

Click the field next to "Old password:" and key in the current password.

Step 18 of 20

Click the field next to "Enter new password:" and key in the required password.

Step 19 of 20

Click the field next to "Confirm new password:" and key in the required password again.

Step 20 of 20

Click Save.

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