How can I fix my home broadband connection?
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Quick things to check
Quick things to check
Turn your router off and on again
It may sound simple but it really does solve most problems.
Bright Box router: if the router’s internet light still flashes yellow or aqua after a few minutes, move on to the step below.
Smart Hub: if the Hub light is red or steady/flashing yellow after four minutes, move on to the step below.
Is your broadband service active?
Is your broadband service active?
Check your service is active
If you’ve just joined EE or moved home, your broadband account might not be live yet.
Your service will start working after your activation date – please allow up to 24 hours before contacting us.
Is my broadband router set up correctly?
Is my broadband router set up correctly?
Got a Smart Hub?
Check your Smart Hub is set up correctly with our Smart Hub set-up guide or download our Virtual Support app to set up your Smart Hub
Check that your cables aren't mixed up and that all the cables are securely in place.
Is my Openreach modem set up correctly?
Is my Openreach modem set up correctly?
If you've got a Fibre Max 1 or Fibre Max 2 plan with an Openreach modem:
If you've lost power and need to restore your connection:
To understand what the lights on your Openreach modem mean:
| Indicator | Status | Indicates . . . |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Steady on | The modem is powered on and has finished booting |
| Off | The modem is powered off | |
| DSL | Steady on | The modem is activated on the broadband connection |
| Blinking | ||
| Off | No connection is set up on the port | |
| Internet | Steady on | The connection is set up |
| Off | Broadband is activated and the connection is in the process of being set up or has not been set up | |
| LAN | Steady on | The modem is connected to the Smart Hub properly |
| Blinking | Data is being transmitted between the modem and the Smart Hub (blinks twice per second) | |
| Off | No connection is set up on the port |
Are the lights on my router working?
Are the lights on my router working?
Make sure there are lights on your router
Is the power light off?
Make sure the power cables are plugged into the router properly, that it's plugged into a power socket and switched on at the mains.
If you've got a Smart Hub you can check to see if any of your lights are indicating a fault with our Smart Hub lights guide.
If the lights are green on your router, or if you have a Smart Hub and the lights are steady aqua, then you can move on to checking your connection.
If this isn’t the case, check all your cables are set up correctly and then find out what your lights mean for the Bright Box or Smart Hub, depending on the router you have.
Is there a problem with my WiFi?
Is there a problem with my WiFi?
To check if there’s a problem with your WiFi, connect your device directly to the router:
If you still can’t access the internet then carry on to the next step.
Is there a problem with my wiring?
Is there a problem with my wiring?
Sometimes the wiring between phone and broadband sockets can cause problems.
If your phone line connects to a single wall master socket when it enters your home, try connecting your router to the master socket using a microfilter.
If this improves your connection but means your router is no longer near the centre of your home, you can buy a WiFi extender to boost your signal.
If you’re still having issues, try connecting directly to the BT test socket:
If you've got a Bright Box router, make sure your router is plugged into the broadband filter.
How do I restart my router?
How do I restart my router?
Disconnect your router from the main electricity supply for a few moments and switch it back on. Once back on, your router lights should start flashing again.
If the connection works after you've restart your router there could be a problem with the way your house is wired rather than with the broadband line or master socket. We would recommend you talk to a qualified engineer to fix the problem.
> Get in touch with us if your broadband is still not working
How do I know if my account has been cut off?
How do I know if my account has been cut off?
If you haven’t paid your bill, we might’ve put a pause on your account. This means you won’t be able to go online. You should have an email from us to explain this.
Check your account
You can log in to My EE to check if you have an outstanding balance on your account and to make a payment.
What do I do if I see the 'nearly there' page?
What do I do if I see the 'nearly there' page?
If you’re going online for the first time since connecting your router, or you’ve restored your router to its factory settings, you might see a page that says "nearly there". Don’t worry, it just means we’re working to get your broadband up and running.
If you still see this page on certain sites once your router is set up, you can:
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Last updated: 11/7/2019
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