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Okay, I have a Bell 2Wire 2701HG-G modem that I can't sell or make any use of.
It's useless to me because: 1) The MDC is locked. 2) Browsing the web doesn't work: You get forwarded to a Bell setup page. I already tried setting the DNS in TCP/IP settings on my comp and on the modem itself. Neither works. Other than that, the modem connects and any "non-web" apps work just fine. So it's basically a write-off now and I'm just gonna mess with it. Fried or not, at least I'll further the knowledge of this modem. Any suggestions on where/how I should start? |
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Try getting to this page
gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html Then reflash with this firm http://rapidshare.com/files/10540669...5.29.117.3.2sp as with any reflashing there is a risk |
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![]() Try getting to this page Don't want to brick it on my first attempt. Have people tried this before? Last edited by Majoram; 20-September-2008 at 19:11. |
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Which model is the closest to yours here?
http://www.2wire.com/index.php?p=106 The afore mentioned firmware is pretty handy on UK BT models |
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![]() Which model is the closest to yours here? EXCEPT: 1) It doesn't have any PC USB functionality (that I am aware of). 2) There are only 5 jacks at the back (1 phone line and 4 LAN jacks). The 2701HG-E has 6. |
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I have a QWest 2701HG-D which sounds pretty much like yours ie only 5 ports including the phone. I have not tried flashing it as yet lol
Saying that I've no probs with it, runs fine even in the UK, so I probably wont. If yours is no good to you as is, you're going to have to take the plunge sometime |
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![]() I have a QWest 2701HG-D which sounds pretty much like yours ie only 5 ports including the phone. I have not tried flashing it as yet lol I really don't mind if I fry it but just don't want to fry it on the first thing I try. ![]() Looking into other possibilities like the debug mode etc. That link to the firmware you sent me, what model was it for? And are there any other firmwares? |
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That firm works on 2700HGV's
So you have this http://www.hakim.ws/cum/index.php?PH...&topic=18527.0 and this http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm Plenty of reading matter for you on the second link If you are in the US, I believe 2Wire will JTag a fried router FOC |
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Not sure what you mean by "Jtag a fried router FOC"?
They will reflash it? |
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![]() Not sure what you mean by "Jtag a fried router FOC"? JTag is the only way to recover a bad flash |
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k thanks. Time to read.
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It worked!! Decided to just say screw it and I flashed the modem and it's working perfectly now. Everything is unlocked and just fine.
Thanks! |
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If I may ask, Majoram: which firmware did you end up using? I read pretty much everything from the provided links (thank you muchly to those who posted them) and I even translated the Spanish site... but I'm not 100% sure which firmware to use.
Thanks in advance! |
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![]() If I may ask, Majoram: which firmware did you end up using? I read pretty much everything from the provided links (thank you muchly to those who posted them) and I even translated the Spanish site... but I'm not 100% sure which firmware to use. OR this site: http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm and look for "Installing SingTel Recovery Firmware v5.29.117.3" SingTel is the brand on the firmware I used. |
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Thanks for the quick responses guys.
I have the 2701HG-G router with the Bell brand. The Singtel firmware is what I figured you used. Thanks for confirming! Does anyone know if it's possible to create a backup or download the original firmware from 2wire or elsewhere just in case the singtel firmware isn't what I need? Of course, the ultimate question is if anyone out there has had any luck obtaining the generic 2wire firmware. I swear that's like the holy grail. ![]() |
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@ Sackboy,
I also have the 2 wire 2701HG-G from Bell. Did you get around to unlocking it? |
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I have the 2701hg-g from Bell as well but I really don't wanna brick my router/modem but at the same time wanna try things =] So, was unlocking successful?
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I unlocked the 2701HG-G with the Singtel firmware.
It doesnt seem to work as reliably, but it does work. |
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I unlocked it as well with Sigtel. It works, but it's overwhelmingly slow and some connections are inaccessible anymore (no MSN or some web sites).
Any ideas? |
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Change the MTU to the recommended one for your ISP
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I'm slightly confused at what Majorom was talking about.
Did you do anything else other than just installing the new firmware? All I want to do is unlock the firmware |
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To unlock it you will have to reflash the firmware
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Hey
Guys I just want to know how to install the downloaded SingTel firmware onto my Bell 2Wire 2701HG-G modem because I want to unlock the modem to be able to use it with another wireless provider such as Acanac. I just dont know how to get the firmware flashed or installed onto the modem itself. I cant find the modem anywhere in the installed devices list or any other hardware list on my computer. All help will be appreciated Thanks in advance |
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![]() ![]() Copy and paste this to your browsers address bar gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html |
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thanks
alot Ill try that when I get back home I also trying to sell the modem in order to get an unlocked one lol thanks |
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thanks alot patioheater your right I want to sell it only as a last resort. I am pretty sure as long as I we have guys like you I should not have a problem.
thanks again |
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hey guys
I actually got it to work sweet!!!!! But now the only concern is that the wifi or wireless on the modem is not working I tried playing around the Singtel firmware settings but no luck. To be more descriptive the wireless light is turned off, I just dont know how to get it started. Thanks You guys are awesome. |
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