The Bitdefender Central app can be installed on iPhone/iPad from the App Store and on Android smartphones/tablets from
Google Play.
The application will guide you through the configuration process of the BOX in your network. O
nce it’
s completed you will be
able to manage the BOX from the mobile application and also from your Central web platform.
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Begin setup
Install the Bitdefender Central app on your smartphone.
Open the Bitdefender Central app to start the configuration of the Bitdefender BOX.
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Log In with your Bitdefender Central account
Use your existing Bitdefender Central account or create a new one by using the Sign Up option and fill in the required
fields.
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Tap on “More”, “Install protection” and then “Setup Bitdefender BOX”.
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The initial setup screen will show how to connect the BOX using the provided power connector. The process will be
completed once the light starts spinning.
Connect to the Bitdefender BOX WiFi network from the app or by manually going to your device settings page
>Wireless & Networks. The password for the BOX network is written on the back of the device.
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The BOX will require to be connected to the internet.
Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to the WAN port
of the BOX and the other end to one of the LAN
ports on your ISP Modem.
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At this stage the initial configuration of the BOX is completed.
The subscription will also be activated that will allow you to download and install the Bitdefender Total Security
package.
1.1 Install the BOX with your personal WiFi router
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Select the
I have a personal WiFi router
option.
You will need to disconnect your router from the ISP provided modem and connect your existing router to the LAN
port of BOX.
Once the physical setup is made, tap on
Next.
Note:
that you will need to kno
w your router’s login credentials.
In the next screen you will be asked to set your router in Bridge mode and will be displayed instructions on how to
perform these changes for most common router
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Once the router is configured in Bridge mode or AP mode the setup is complete.
Note:
You may find both options in some routers in which case it’s recommended to use the AP mode.
1.2 Install the BOX with the ISP Provided Router
Select the option “
I have a Wi-Fi router from my ISP
”
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The BOX will clone your existing WiFi network.
This means that all your devices will connect automatically to the BOX network without the need of reconfiguring
them.
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You will have to choose your WiFi network name from the list.
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Once the Wireless network is selected you will need to also provide the password for the Wireless network.
At this step the BOX will configure itself to be ready to broadcast the same Wireless network as the ISP provided.
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Disable the WiFi of the ISP provided router