Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| reply to BlueDark
Re: Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems....
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 | reply to Majoram
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 | reply to Majoram
works great thank you |
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CanerisErik
Caneris
Premium,VIP
join:2007-10-03
Toronto, ON | reply to Majoram
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 | 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
| reply to CanerisErik
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 | reply to Majoram
bought mine at a flee market |
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Angelo_
The Network Guy
Premium
join:2002-06-18 | said by moggy :bought mine at a flee market which and how much |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | reply to Majoram
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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Bicephale
join:2005-09-24 | Have you read the "Proxy" threads by Guspaz?:
»proxy2wire beta released! |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| No, I didn't know about it.
Thanks for the link! I'll take a look. |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
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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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ggpr
join:2007-11-23
canada | Where is this junk-box located in Peterborough? |
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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| 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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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to Majoram
said by Majoram :Would appreciate any comments on my line stats as well. Your stats are good your dsl should be very stable.
Another page for stats is the mdc detailed log.
said by Majoram :There is no longer an option for "Application Settings" in this firmware. The "Application Settings" that was present in the bell software may still be there in the singtel software in the firewall icon. I think bell had the firewall settings renamed "Application Settings".
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | 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
| 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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nicomaniaque
join:2008-02-29
2 edits | reply to Majoram
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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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| 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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erfans
n00b
join:2008-10-10
Scarborough, ON | reply to Majoram
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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