WLAN-Box 2
Get technical information relating to the WLAN-Box and WLAN-Box 2 and find out how to change settings and take control of your energy consumption.
To improve WLAN reception, Swisscom offers the WLAN-Box; a home network accessory for the Internet-Box 3, Internet-Box 2, Internet-Box standard and Internet-Box plus. This increases the range of the existing WLAN network.
It can also be used to connect the Swisscom TV and Internet-Box and as a WLAN access point.
The WLAN-Box 2 supports the latest WLAN standard (Wi-Fi 6), providing noticeably higher WLAN speeds of up to 4.8 Gbit/s.
The WLAN Box 2 is also compatible with the older version of the WLAN Box.
The perforated side walls of the WLAN-Box 2 differentiate it visually from its predecessor, the WLAN-Box.
Click the blue plus icon to find out more about the ports and buttons on your WLAN-Box 2.
Click the blue plus icon to find out more about the ports and buttons on your WLAN-Box.
Steering
Steering ensures that your devices (e.g. smart phone or tablets) are automatically connected to the best WLAN network to achieve maximum speed. Besides the 2.4 GHz standard band, with which every WLAN device is compatible, the WLAN-Box also has the 5 GHz band. The WLAN-Box 2 also supports the latest WLAN standard (Wi-Fi 6), providing noticeably higher WLAN speeds of up to 4.8 Gbit/s.
Depending on its position, the WLAN device (e.g. Smartphone) connects to the Internet-Box or WLAN-Box without interrupting Internet access. If a device does not connect at any time, briefly switch the device’s WLAN off and on again (e.g. in airplane mode).It will then reconnect to the best WLAN.
Find out more technical details about your WLAN-Box.
You can easily manage your WLAN-Box settings via the web portal. You can change your WLAN access data, configure Parental Controls and access an overview of all connected devices.
On computers
Enter http://internetbox.home or 192.168.1.1 in your Internet browser. Note that you have access only if you are connected to your Internet Box within the network. Log in with your existing admin password. If you do not know the password, click on "Set new password" to create a new password.
On smartphones
You can access and change your main settings at home on your smartphone via the Home app.
Saving and restoring configurations
Once you have set it up, save your Internet-Box configuration. This lets you restore preferred settings after replacing a device, for instance. To do so, go to the web portal > Internet-Box > Save configuration.
Current power consumption
| Status | WLAN connection |
Ethernet connection |
| Standby mode (no end devices connected) |
4.9W |
4.1W |
| Normal operating mode* (Data transmission from connected terminals) |
5.2W |
5.1W |
| OFF | 0.05W |
|
* Normal operating mode:
WLAN-Box is connected to Internet-Box (WLAN backbone or Ethernet backbone)
With 1 WLAN device connected to each 2.4 and 5 GHz WLAN connection, both watching Swisscom TV air.
Additional electrical energy consumption figures (readings taken in accordance with legal requirements)
The WLAN-Box 2 complies with European CE conformity regulations. The WLAN-Box 2 also complies with the statutory Energy Consumption Directive 2009/125/EC, meeting the EC 1275/2008 and EU 801/2013 regulations which define standby consumption.
| Status | WLAN connection |
Ethernet connection |
| Standby mode (no end devices connected) |
5.51W |
5.56W |
| Normal operating mode* (Data transmission from connected terminals) |
6.15W |
6.47W |
| OFF | 0.086W |
|
* Normal operating mode:
WLAN-Box is connected to Internet-Box (WLAN backbone or Ethernet backbone)
With 1 WLAN device connected to each 2.4 and 5 GHz WLAN connection, both watching Swisscom TV air.
Additional electrical energy consumption figures (readings taken in accordance with legal requirements)
The WLAN-Box complies with European CE conformity regulations. The WLAN-Box also complies with the statutory Energy Consumption Directive 2009/125/EC, meeting the EC 1275/2008 and EU 801/2013 regulations which define standby consumption.
How much radiation does the WLAN-Box emit?
The WLAN-Box runs on low power (max. 1 watt) and therefore only emits very small amounts of radiation. It also complies with all relevant limits and guidelines.
To minimise radiation, the WLAN-Box can also be switched off manually. In addition, the WLAN operating time settings from the Internet-Box are transferred automatically to the connected WLAN-Boxes.
How can I prevent a Wi-Fi 6 device switching to Wi-Fi 5 with the WLAN-Box 2?
You have a number of options to prevent a Wi-Fi 6-enabled device from switching to Wi-Fi 5 within the range of an Internet-Box 2, plus or standard:
- Use an Ethernet cable (WLAN access point) to connect the WLAN-Box 2 to the Internet-Box.
- In the Web portal, switch off WLAN synchronisation under “Synchronise WLAN status between the Internet-Box and WLAN-Box”.
- Switch off the WLAN on the Internet-Box.
How should I position the WLAN-Box for optimum reception?
This page provides information on how to correctly position your WLAN-Box and connect it easily to the Internet-Box or other devices.
Does the Internet-Box’s integrated parental control function also work with the WLAN-Box?
Yes, all parental control settings that you have set up in the Internet-Box 2 web portal also work with the WLAN-Box. This can be set per device and defines surfing times and time limits.
Which password do I use to log into the web portal to access the WLAN-Box?
You use the same password to log into the WLAN-Box web portal as you do for the Internet-Box.
Is the guest WLAN range also extended by the WLAN-Box?
Yes, the guest WLAN works in the Internet-Box WLAN and in the WLAN-Box reception range.
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