It shows you everything that’s connected to the BOX. This is one of the things I’m still having an issue with, though it’s not being updated properly. This easy-to-read graph is supposed to be updated hourly. Once you’re able to get everything set up and running smoothly, you’ll be able to monitor the “protected traffic” for all connected devices via Activity Report.
Since the only way to control Bitdefender BOX is via a mobile app (sadly, there isn’t a web interface), you will need a mobile device to use it.
Thankfully, Bitdefender’s support is very responsive, so they were able to help me through a major issue I was having. So here I was thinking that I would just fly through the seemingly easy setup process but instead spent four days trying to figure out why the BOX wasn’t working properly.
#BITDEFENDER BOX 3 PDF#
The directions in the quick start guide are very easy to follow and there’s also a User’s Guide online in PDF format. I do appreciate that it comes with everything you need to set it up: BOX, ethernet cable, micro-USB cable, power supply, and quick start guide. Setting up Bitdefender BOX was a bit difficult, even with help from their support team it took a few tries along with some basic troubleshooting. If your router happens to be one that isn’t supported or if you have no way of changing the DHCP setting on your router (you will need access to your router’s admin page), you’ll have no choice but to use the standalone option. With this method the Ethernet cable will instead need to go into the WAN port. It doesn’t provide you with Internet access, but you will have to connect each device to it manually in order to be connected. It can also be set up alongside an Apple AirPort for those who have one.Īlternately, you can use Bitdefender BOX as a “ standalone router.” In this way it works similarly to a WiFi extender. This way any device that is connected to the router (via an Ethernet cable or WiFi) is automatically protected by Bitdefender BOX. Note: a Bitdefender account is required you can create one in the app. Open the mobile app and follow the step-by-step directions.Connect the included Ethernet cable to an available port on your router and connect the other end to the LAN port on the BOX.Connect the included micro-USB cable to the two-prong power supply and plug it into an outlet.
In case you’re wondering: yes, you can see exactly which website was blocked.Īlthough you don’t need a router to use Bitdefender BOX, it’s recommended and just makes sense to use it along with your router. To do this, you just need to: I do wonder if this could be a bit too telling for some people, though not everyone wants their whereabouts known when it comes to the Web. Basically, you’ll be able to see who dodged a bullet and on which device it was dodged.
Whenever a threat is detected, you’ll be notified via the mobile app (required and linked below). These notifications are broken down by user and device which can be customized in the app. It does this by intercepting your network traffic and scanning it for malicious activity. Any device that is connected to the BOX will benefit from its security features which work around the clock to keep you safe from fraud, malware, data theft, phishing, spyware, and other online threats. In a nutshell, Bitdefender BOX is a piece of hardware that acts as an antivirus for your home network. The video below gives you a short and sweet intro to the BOX, after which we’ll get into the pros and cons of this hardware.
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