EE "Bright Box 2" appeal - I need one to hack on

### GREETINGS! ###

This is a public appeal.

Later this year, EE/Orange/whatever they will be called then, are releasing the "Bright Box 2" router to customers who take up fibre.

Pre-release photos:

http://cdn.recombu.com/digital/images/news/M11789/13...

http://cdn.recombu.com/digital/images/news/M11789/13...



I'd like to get hold of one of these boxes, so I can hack it and see what's going on inside, and hopefully work out some fresh exploits for the device. If anyone would be willing to donate me one of these routers, once it is launched, I shall get right down to hacking it without delay, and shall then post ALL discovered pin-outs, serial port connection details and relevant photos, immediately.

Just a heads up for the community, as (to the best of my knowledge), the device is not available yet (confirmed when I called EE's press office). Odd that the user guides are already online though... :-/

http://e-gain.s3.amazonaws.com/external/content/Inte...

God bless you, many thanks!


Info: http://recombu.com/digital/news/ee-bright-box-2-wifi...



Matt.

Edited by glossywhite (Sun 22-Sep-13 22:26:09)

Is it really that horrid (IMHO) luminous pink colour?

In reply to a post by Mike_Williams:

Is it really that horrid (IMHO) luminous pink colour?

Pink? It's black with cyan.

In reply to a post by glossywhite:

In reply to a post by Mike_Williams:

Is it really that horrid (IMHO) luminous pink colour?

Pink? It's black with cyan.

Oh yes it is See Here

It's about the only time I have seen FireFox mess things up
Downloading the pdf and viewing with adobe reader it is as you say

Edited by deleted (Tue 24-Sep-13 22:38:22)

In reply to a post by Mike_Williams:

In reply to a post by glossywhite:

In reply to a post by Mike_Williams:

Is it really that horrid (IMHO) luminous pink colour?

Pink? It's black with cyan.

Oh yes it is See Here

It's about the only time I have seen FireFox mess things up

Examining the PDF, it's in CMYK colours (usually used for printing), which I guess are not handled properly by the PDF.js viewer built in to Firefox (especially as there's not embedded colour profile). Firefox did warn you that it might not have displayed the image properly.

It's a little unusual to see a CMYK PDF offered for viewing on screen - usually graphics for viewing on screen are converted to RGB.

To see real colours use "Open with Diff Viewer".

In reply to a post by XRaySpeX:

To see real colours use "Open with Diff Viewer".

Yes I did spot that the second time around (first was quick peek at the office)

Okay... well it's definitely NOT pink

So now we've all agreed on the actual colour of the device, I hope I can get hacking it asap! If anyone cares to donate one to me (I cannot get fibre yet) please get in touch.

Adios!

Will the bright box 2 work on both fibre and existing ADSL connections?
Would be nice to benefit form the 5Ghz option.

In reply to a post by huggons:

Will the bright box 2 work on both fibre and existing ADSL connections?
Would be nice to benefit form the 5Ghz option.

Yes:

EEs Full BrightBox 2 Tech Specification

VDSL Features
� Comply with ITU-T G.993.2 � Annex B with 998 Asymmetric Band Plan( profile 8x,12x,17a)
� Comply with ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt), ITU-T G.992.3 (ADSL2), ITU-T G.992.5 ADSL2+ standard.
� ATMmode: MER, 1483 Bridging, PPPoE, PPPoA, 1483 Routing (IPoA) support.
� Multiple VC

Network Features
� IP sharing for LAN with up to 253 user
� TOS, Diffserv QoS
� IGMP snooping
� 802.1P/Q
� Multiple queues processing for different packet type
� Dynamic DNS
� NAT and NAPT
� Virtual server and Virtual DMZ
� Firewall function with Access Control List (ACL)

Management Features
� HTTP embedded web server
� Graphical Web User Interface management via local or remote site
� User name/Password protection
� Firmware upgrade via HTTP
� UPnP
� TR-069 remote management

Environmental Operating Ranges
� Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C
� Non-Operating Temperature: -20° to 70° C
� Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-Condensing)

Wireless Features
� IEEE 802.11n/ac compliant (11n for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 11ac for 5GHz)
� Backward compatible to 802.11a/b/g
� Wireless access control (MAC)
� WMM support.
� Wi-Fi Security (WEP/WPA/WPA2)
� Intelligent Wireless

Wi-Fi 11ac Features and Standards
� Backward compatible to 802.11a/n
� Beamforming
� LDPC
� 256 QAM
� Frequency: 5.150 � 5.850 GHz
� Frequency Band: Band 1, Band2, Band3
� Channel used: 40, 56, 108, 124
� Operating in 20/40/80 MHz

Hardware Specification
� One RJ-11 connector for VDSL2
� One RJ-45 connector for GE WAN port
� One Auto MDI/MDIX 10/100/100 Giga RJ-45 LAN Port
� Three Auto MDI/MDIX 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN Port
� One USB 2.0 Host
� 802.11n/ac wireless connection
� Power On/Off ,Reset ,WPS button
� Power DC 12V/1.5A
� Power LED indicator
� VDSL SYNC LED indicator
� VDSL Data LED indicator
� WLAN LED indicator
� Intelligent Wireless LED indicator

Thanks mate. Did request info from EE, but they did not know.

More info on the EE Bright Box 2 router...

http://recombu.com/digital/news/ee-bright-box-2-wifi...

http://help.ee.co.uk/system/selfservice.controller?C...

http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2013/09/uk-isp-...

In reply to a post by huggons:

Thanks mate. Did request info from EE, but they did not know.

Doesn't surprise me. They didn't even know it existed, when I asked... >_<

In reply to a post by glossywhite:

Just a heads up for the community, as (to the best of my knowledge), the device is not available yet (confirmed when I called EE's press office). Odd that the user guides are already online though... :-/

It's available now but only for new customers ordering a 76Mbs package online.

In reply to a post by alanframe:

In reply to a post by glossywhite:

Just a heads up for the community, as (to the best of my knowledge), the device is not available yet (confirmed when I called EE's press office). Odd that the user guides are already online though... :-/

It's available now but only for new customers ordering a 76Mbs package online.

EE are sending me one as I am having problems with the existing Bright Box - I've been contacted by management, so that's a relief. Technical details will be available within the next 2 weeks or so.

Ive just left ee and gone back to btinfinity+ again as its 40mb dl 10mb upstream compared to Ee who was 27mb dl 9mb upstream for same price. I have my router EE supplied you can have for nothing ots a Brightbox 2 all boxed with stickers powerpack router stand and filters. If u pay the courier fee to come pick it up ill let u have the box free . Its all in good order . Shoot me msg to my gmail and well talk n arrange it !! Hope that helps u!!
[email protected]

Ee say the router is worth £234 but ive seen em for £170 without Ee branding and sevond hand for 20-40'ish

Edited by deleted (Fri 25-Apr-14 13:12:20)

Hi i have a router you can have if you want to hack away also opened it up and took a few pictures see below:

http://postimg.org/gallery/1hvaxu5a/

In reply to a post by khiles:

Hi i have a router you can have if you want to hack away also opened it up and took a few pictures see below:

http://postimg.org/gallery/1hvaxu5a/

I wonder what that switch marked SW3 at the top? of the board (IMG 0081) is for?

Edited by deleted (Wed 04-Jun-14 16:20:50)

i believe that is a WPS button (push to connect)

just needs hacking now looks like could be a good router

been looking for original factory firmware but unable to find model

In reply to a post by khiles:

Hi i have a router you can have if you want to hack away also opened it up and took a few pictures see below:

http://postimg.org/gallery/1hvaxu5a/

Hello there

I'm sorry it's taken me *so* long to reply - I don't come here very much. I would LOVE the Bright Box 2 - it's almost impossible to get "EE" to send one to an ADSL customer such as myself, so this is a golden opportunity. I really appreciate your generosity, thank you.

Okay, I have sent you a private message so we may continue the interchange of address details etc.

Again, thank you so much, God bless you,

Matt.

You can find more detailed information at my blog: http://marcushacks.com/blog/?p=5

Cheers, enjoy.