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 uhohnogoaway
join:2008-02-21 | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Not sure but I want a copy!!!  | |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | Just FYI, the firmware is nothing big.
From what I can see it's been around for a bit.
It's actually called the 2700HGV Recovery firmware.
The logo that comes up now is "SingTel". | |
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Bicephale
join:2005-09-24 | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Hi,
I didn't suspect there was so much to read
about this product!!! Is it available thru my
local electronics store or must i go to eBay? | |
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join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by Bicephale  :Hi, I didn't suspect there was so much to read about this product!!! Is it available thru my local electronics store or must i go to eBay? There's a lot to read IF you want to choose another route.
Otherwise it's just a matter of flashing it.
No it's not available at any local electronics store.
eBay & Craigslist are the usual spots.
BUYER BEWARE though of scammers at both sites.
Just note 2 things:
1) I can only vouch for my model: Bell 2701HG-G
2) I tried this firmware & nothing else: 2wire_reinstall_voice_5.29.117.3.2sp | |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON | It's most likely another ISP's firmware. The ultimate find would be the generic 2Wire firmware but as far as I know that's not available outside of the company. | |
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| mr_hexen
join:2007-08-02
Brampton, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by mlerner :It's most likely another ISP's firmware. The ultimate find would be the generic 2Wire firmware but as far as I know that's not available outside of the company. i believe the firmware in mine is generic. How can i tell? | |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON
 ·Rogers Hi-Speed
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
1 edit | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems....said by mr_hexen :said by mlerner :It's most likely another ISP's firmware. The ultimate find would be the generic 2Wire firmware but as far as I know that's not available outside of the company. i believe the firmware in mine is generic. How can i tell? Most obvious is the logo on the web interface, if it shows the 2Wire or blank then most likely it is not ISP branded but I am uncertain whether it is always customized for the ISP. Second thing which I think would probably verify almost 100% is in the MDC under Components, on mine it shows the following:
It should not show SBC or any provider. Take a screenshot if you can. | |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by wayjac :Here's some info from what I believe is a generic 2wire: [att=1] [att=2] Also the detailed log will show if the 2wire is customized for a provider, messages during bootup will have the info: INF P0000-00-00T00:00:34 pkg: extracted ui/base_ui INF P0000-00-00T00:00:34 pkg: extracted provider/2wire INF P0000-00-00T00:00:34 pkg: note: provider/2wire has no uninstall script INF P0000-00-00T00:00:36 pkg: extracted lang/2wire_es Just out of curiosity, where did you obtain that modem? | |
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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Its not my modem it belongs to someone else, I believe it was a ebay purchase. | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| said by mlerner :It's most likely another ISP's firmware. The ultimate find would be the generic 2Wire firmware but as far as I know that's not available outside of the company. At first I thought it was Generic. After all the name of it is "2wire_reinstall_voice_5.29.117.3.2sp" but after install, the "Singtel" logo is showing on the interface. | |
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hmmmmmmmm
@videotron.net | So your flashing a 2701HG with the firmware for a 2700HG?
This sound? | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by hmmmmmmmm :
So your flashing a 2701HG with the firmware for a 2700HG?
This sound?
NOPE IT's NOT SOUND. Just want everyone reading this thread to know that.
BUT it did work for me. I'm not with Bell and I got screwed buying this modem because it kept asking for Bell Registration.
So it was an okay risk for me. | |
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nicomaniaque
join:2008-02-29
| Hi,
I have alredy try to flash a 2wire (from bell internet, sympatico)
i have bricked it.
the firmware i have try is: 2700hgv_.5-29-107
i Post this just for Warning cuz i have bricked it , (i use another dsl modem for my conenction) but if it's your primary. I think it's not a great idea to test. lol :P
sorry im french | |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by nicomaniaque :Hi, I have alredy try to flash a 2wire (from bell internet, sympatico) i have bricked it. the firmware i have try is: 2700hgv_.5-29-107 i Post this just for Warning cuz i have bricked it , (i use another dsl modem for my conenction) but if it's your primary. I think it's not a great idea to test. lol :P sorry im french Careful with the firmware, I believe the Bell version is a 2701 which is why it bricked the modem. | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| said by nicomaniaque :Hi, I have alredy try to flash a 2wire (from bell internet, sympatico) i have bricked it. the firmware i have try is: 2700hgv_.5-29-107 i Post this just for Warning cuz i have bricked it , (i use another dsl modem for my conenction) but if it's your primary. I think it's not a great idea to test. lol :P sorry im french I flashed mine with this one:
2wire_reinstall_voice_5.29.117.3.2sp | |
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join:2008-02-29
2 edits | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Majoram, Its work? no bug or strang error?
thanks cuz i will try on another 2 wire 
Edit: i got a bricked 2 wire... what i can do with this? | |
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join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by nicomaniaque :Majoram, Its work? no bug or strang error? thanks cuz i will try on another 2 wire So far, I have it in Bridge Mode for about 2 days now with no problems with websurfing or downloading.
I haven't specifically checked the 2wire logs though for any messages.
said by nicomaniaque :Edit: i got a bricked 2 wire... what i can do with this? As far as I know, there is nothing you can do.
Though I've "heard" that you can try contacting 2wire themselves and see if they will help.
said by wayjac :The bell 2701HG-G is a up to date adsl modem If your "old Alcatel" was a alcatel 1000 or speedtouch home/pro the 2wire just does a better job of maintaining adsl sync. One thing the 2wire does that the alcatel didn't is recognize that it can sync to a higher rate after it has trained down. Cool thanks for the info! | |
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BlueDark
join:2005-01-30
Montreal, QC
·ELECTRONICBOX
| where would one obtain the files .... how would the upgrade take place if i don't have access to the mdc ...
I want to do this on a telus 2wire for which i don't have access to the mdc and the modem is useless at the moment since i can't configure it for pppoe (telus doesn't use pppoe). | |
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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
·AT&T Midwest
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... I don't know where you would get the file, this image may help if you get one.
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| said by BlueDark :where would one obtain the files .... how would the upgrade take place if i don't have access to the mdc ... I want to do this on a telus 2wire for which i don't have access to the mdc and the modem is useless at the moment since i can't configure it for pppoe (telus doesn't use pppoe). The MDC is not required to flash the modem.
The flash site is:
gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html
As for getting the firmware, read here:
»www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/show···st222693 | |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | I forgot to mention the MDC password is 2wire using the firmware I got. | |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON | works great thank you | |
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CanerisErik
Caneris
Premium,VIP
join:2007-10-03
Toronto, ON | I'd hate to be the defender of Bell here, but just a reminder to folks who happen to be renting these that you shouldn't be tampering with rented equipment. | |
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AOD
join:2008-01-24
Toronto, ON | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... if this is rented and if bell firmware is not on the 2wire modem when you return it. You will be charged for the full cost of the modem. | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| said by CanerisErik :I'd hate to be the defender of Bell here, but just a reminder to folks who happen to be renting these that you shouldn't be tampering with rented equipment. said by AOD :if this is rented and if bell firmware is not on the 2wire modem when you return it. You will be charged for the full cost of the modem. Ditto on both counts. After all it is their equipment.
That said, this is NOT a rented modem.
Bought it off of Craigslist and the dude never returned my numerous calls or emails when I realized it was locked down by Bell.
On that note, I figure I can do whatever I want with it. | |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON | bought mine at a flee market | |
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Angelo_
The Network Guy
Premium
join:2002-06-18 | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by moggy :bought mine at a flee market which and how much | |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by Angelo_ :said by moggy :bought mine at a flee market which and how much Peterborough it was in a junk box for $20 | |
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join:2007-11-23
canada | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Where is this junk-box located in Peterborough? | |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by ggpr :Where is this junk-box located in Peterborough? its a cardboard box full of junk .old there was a cable modem lots of adapters old volt meters ect and one 2wire modem. I took a chance and paid $20 bucks for it no returns. got lucky and it works
Ive bought dsl modems at the reuse it store on erskin for $3 and $5 | |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | UPDATE: I've updated the main post with all relevant info and made it nice and neat.
Would appreciate any comments on my line stats as well.
I'm not too sure how to read the info.
Thanks! | |
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join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... No, I didn't know about it.
Thanks for the link! I'll take a look. | |
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join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... Cool, thanks.
I mainly mentioned the Application settings bit for others.
I'm currently using the 2wire in Bridge mode for now.
It seems that it improved my connection quite a bit from the old Alcatel I had .. right? | |
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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
·AT&T Midwest
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by Majoram :I'm currently using the 2wire in Bridge mode for now. It seems that it improved my connection quite a bit from the old Alcatel I had .. right? The bell 2701HG-G is a up to date adsl modem
If your "old Alcatel" was a alcatel 1000 or speedtouch home/pro the 2wire just does a better job of maintaining adsl sync.
One thing the 2wire does that the alcatel didn't is recognize that it can sync to a higher rate after it has trained down. | |
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erfans
n00b
join:2008-10-10
Scarborough, ON | Will this work on an AT@T 2Wire 2701HG-G. I'm going to purchase it tomorrow from craigslist so I need to know. Thanks! | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by erfans :Will this work on an AT@T 2Wire 2701HG-G. I'm going to purchase it tomorrow from craigslist so I need to know. Thanks! Okay 2 things:
1) AT&T modems are unlocked and no need to reflash them.
2) Model 2701HG-G is Bell not AT&T. AT&T should be 2701HG-B
Figure out which one you have before flashing. | |
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slidxe
join:2008-11-04 | does that mean i can buy the ones on ebay (AT&T) and use it with teksavvy? | |
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join:2008-11-04 | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... oh i meant this one "2wire 2701HG-B" | |
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nanook
Premium,MVM
join:2007-12-02 | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by slidxe :oh i meant this one "2wire 2701HG-B" Same answer. | |
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follaz
join:2008-12-08
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| I got TekSavvy dry DSL. The Bell technician was here today. After he did his thing, the line was not up. Befre I get a chance to call TekSavvy to see why (it turned out it was not activated yet), he went ahead and gave me this 2Wire 2701HG-G for free!
Now I guess to make use of it, I will have to unlock it. I will test it once I get the line up first. But had a question:
Did you guys figure out how the original firmware can be backed up?
Also, after I flash it, should I use it for an MLPPP strategy? | |
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| DSL_Ricer
Premium
join:2007-07-22
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by follaz :Also, after I flash it, should I use it for an MLPPP strategy? AFAIK, 2wire's don't natively support MLPPP. You'll have to set it in bridge mode and do MLPPP from a different computer. | |
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afallenhope
join:2008-12-31
Belle River, ON
| Hey,
I have Tek Savvy Internet, too, I purchased a Bell 2Wire modem 2701HG-G modem aswell.. I was wondering when you flashed it.. what setup-keycode did you use? Because I read the page and they said for extra features you can use different keycode, such as content filtering, and parental controls and many others.
apparently:
"5225-2374-WG62-22AS-BJ7P" will give you 'Internet Access Controls', 'Content Screening' and 'Firewall Monitor'
"528Y-27G4-A222-22BJ-B22V" will just give you only 'Firewall Monitor'
The reference can be found at:»bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HG···29.117.3
any help would be appreciated. | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... It's been a while but I believe I tried those and they didn't work for me (nothing happened). | |
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happy2007
join:2009-01-07
North York, ON | I believe "SingTel" firmware is for Singapore Telecom, but don't know what's difference between it and generic one. Anyone has a idea? | |
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nanook
Premium,MVM
join:2007-12-02
·Bell Sympatico
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by happy2007 :what's difference between it and generic one. Anyone has a idea? See the link a couple of posts above.
FWIW I have used the following codes with the standard ex-SBC/ATT 2700HG-Bs and 4.25.19 firmware:
522P-22P4-6262-22AT-F2NV
52AN-2374-WHE2-22AZ-B27S | |
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dbsanfte
join:2005-03-15
Montreal, QC | Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I flashed one of these modems I got 2nd hand and am online with Teksavvy...using the Singtel firmware, how do I set it to bridge mode? It only has options for pppoe/pppoa/ipoa/static... | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by dbsanfte :Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I flashed one of these modems I got 2nd hand and am online with Teksavvy...using the Singtel firmware, how do I set it to bridge mode? It only has options for pppoe/pppoa/ipoa/static... How to set Bridge Mode:
»2wire: How to set to Bridge mode? | |
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infamouskid
join:2007-01-24
North York, ON | is there a generic firmware?
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"carpe diem" | |
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| Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems.... said by infamouskid :is there a generic firmware? I didn't find a generic one but it's been a while since I last searched. | |
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dbsanfte
join:2005-03-15
Montreal, QC
·Colbanet
2 edits | Well, I found a way to ghetto it by DMZing my router on the modem's firewall config, and plugging everything into that... (I need a firewall with UPnP).
Edit: After checking my router says it has a public IP address. Not quite bridge mode though... | |
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lightpsycho
join:2009-03-19
Montreal, QC
| Hey, I would just like to understand something here, regarding the Singtel firmware.
I read lots of posts regarding people wanting to use the 2701 in bridge mode, and some other posts stating that trying to use it in PPPoE is not really working...it would add @singtel.com after the username. Is that true? | |
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