Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
4 edits | Unlocking Bell 2Wire modems....
Changed my post to summarize everything.
Hope this helps those who dare to try it ;)
I would appreciate any comments on my Line Stats as I'm not too sure how to read it.
Summary
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
FLASHING CAN PERMENANTLY BRICK YOUR MODEM.
I ONLY DID THIS ONCE & CAN ONLY CONFIRM THIS WORKS WITH MY MODEM.
RENTED BELL MODEMS ARE BELL PROPERTY.
YOU MAY GET CHARGED FEES FOR MESSING WITH IT.
How to Unlock a BELL 2Wire Modem (ONLY Model 2701HG-G):
-> Bought (Not Rented) a Bell Modem from a guy
-> MDC was password protected
-> Could not visit Websites. Kept getting Bell Registration Webpage
-> Changing DNS settings on Computer or on Modem did not work
-> See my initial thread for more info: »Got screwed with 2wire modem. What now?
Solution
-> Flashed modem with a Different Firmware
-> Flashed using this link: »gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html
-> No password is needed to Flash
-> »gateway.2wire.net can be replaced with the modem IP Address 192.168.1.254 or whatever it may be
-> Firmware. See this thread (2nd Post): »www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/show···st222693
-> MDC password will be "2wire".
-> NOTE: There is no longer an option for "Application Settings" in this firmware.
It MAY be possible to get it back though. See the Firmware info below.
Firmware Info:
-> Singtel Branded Firmware (NOT Generic 2wire)
-> Firmware is called "2wire_reinstall_voice_5.29.117.3.2sp"
Version 5.29.117.3
Firmware is meant for 2700HG
-> See this site for more info and other things you can do:
»bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm
»bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HG···29.117.3
-> Homepage Pics as requested:
 
 
-> Line Stats:
BEFORE: Alcatel SpeedTouch Home flashed with SpeedTouch 510 firmware
Operational data report : near end (Downstream)
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Attainable line rate : 9372 kbit/sec
Attainable Atm rate : 8928 kbit/sec
Used line rate : 5488 kbit/sec
Fast used Atm rate : 5056 kbit/sec
Interleaved used Atm rate : 0 kbits/sec
Rel. capacity occupation : 59
Noise Margin : 21 dB
Line attenuation : 21 dB
Output Power : 19 dBm
Operational data report : far end (Upstream)
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No data available.
 
AFTER: Bell 2Wire modem flashed with Singtel firmware
DSL Connection Details
DSL Line (Wire Pair): Line 1 (inner pair)
Protocol: G.DMT Annex A
Downstream Rate: 5056 kbps
Upstream Rate: 800 kbps
Channel: Fast
Current Noise Margin: 30.0 dB (Downstream) 13.0 dB (Upstream)
Current Attenuation: 21.1 dB (Downstream) 11.0 dB (Upstream)
Current Output Power: 19.7 dBm (Downstream) 11.9 dBm (Upstream)
DSLAM Vendor Information: Country: {0x0F} Vendor: {ALCB} Specific: {0x00}
PVC Info: 0/35
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uhohnogoaway
join:2008-02-21 | Not sure but I want a copy!!!  |
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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON | reply to Majoram
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 | 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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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON | reply to Majoram
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
| 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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hmmmmmmmm
@videotron.net | reply to Majoram
So your flashing a 2701HG with the firmware for a 2700HG?
This sound? |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON
 ·Rogers Hi-Speed
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
1 edit | reply to mr_hexen
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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nicomaniaque
join:2008-02-29
| reply to Majoram
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
| 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
| reply to nicomaniaque
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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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| reply to hmmmmmmmm
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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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| reply to mlerner
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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Majoram
join:2002-10-22
Toronto, ON
| reply to Bicephale
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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moggy
join:2006-01-08
Peterborough, ON | »rapidshare.com/files/105406693/2···17.3.2sp |
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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to mr_hexen
Here's some info from what I believe is a generic 2wire:
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 |
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
| 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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BlueDark
join:2005-01-30
Montreal, QC
·ELECTRONICBOX
| reply to Majoram
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 | reply to mlerner
Its not my modem it belongs to someone else, I believe it was a ebay purchase. |
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wayjac
Premium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to BlueDark
I don't know where you would get the file, this image may help if you get one.
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