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Broadband Related => Broadband Hardware => Topic started by: SE on May 15, 2021, 07:16:05 AM

Title: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 15, 2021, 07:16:05 AM
Hi
I have the old O R modem i got from plusnet when they gave out modems and routers
Im thinking of plugging it back in and linking a cable router with cat wan port to it

Will this work and is the modem a pn locked modem or can i use it on any isp
The street cab is Huawei and if i remember right so is the modem

If so will the router stop any tr69 requests restarting the Huawei
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: Alex Atkin UK on May 15, 2021, 07:47:21 AM
Yes it will work and no you can't block TR69 without unlocking the firmware on the OR modem and turning it off in there.
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: j0hn on May 15, 2021, 10:04:33 AM
If so will the router stop any tr69 requests restarting the Huawei

I wouldn't worry about that. They are never ever remotely restarted, or updated, or anything similar.

There's also no tr-069 as such.
OpenReach used another method to update these modems but they are very very old and no longer maintained.
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 16, 2021, 06:29:51 AM
I'll probably unlock it as soon as i can

So is tr69 and remote management off an option in the gui or cli

If i use a O R modem and new 3rd party router with its tr69 off and its wan firewall on can the modem see my lan devices

I ask because i had a incedent a few years ago with the first all in one from PN
Involving tr69 and my pcs coming on in the night

They must have seen my lan macs or ips
This was right after tr69 was used and pn didnt let users set a pw

Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: Alex Atkin UK on May 16, 2021, 09:01:20 AM
You can remove the VLAN used for TR069.  I can't remember now if the btagent itself is removed in the custom firmware, I think it is.
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: burakkucat on May 16, 2021, 05:52:41 PM
You can remove the VLAN used for TR069.

Just delete the VLAN with the 301 numeric tag. It was used by the BTagent and the TR-069 process.
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 16, 2021, 07:23:29 PM
Thank guys
I'll look at the guides and get the firmware and let you know
Whats the best firmware to use
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: burakkucat on May 16, 2021, 10:05:25 PM
Whats the best firmware to use

Take a look at the opening post of this thread (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,14262) and the "Note by Admin".

Basically you should use the most recent firmware package that Wolfy (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=6710) built.

If you have trouble obtaining a copy of the image just let me know. I'm sure I've got a copy, safely archived, in the "WhatNot".
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 17, 2021, 06:00:44 AM
Thanks
Up with the birds to start this
So
1) download the firmware
2) pull the internet from my 3rd party router
3) cat up the O R modem and connect to the cable wan port on the router and a second port for flash/hack/stats
4) hack
5) update fw
Then when done plug the modem vdsl2 cable in to the copper

Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 22, 2021, 09:23:48 PM
Take a look at the opening post of this thread (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,14262) and the "Note by Admin".

Basically you should use the most recent firmware package that Wolfy (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=6710) built.

If you have trouble obtaining a copy of the image just let me know. I'm sure I've got a copy, safely archived, in the "WhatNot".

Hi ive got the wegui version from about 2014   9.04kb
Is the the right one
You can send yours if you like  ;D

So the B030SP06-8 is the folder then
Can i conect port 1 and 2 on the modem to ports 4 wan and 3 on the router and a pc in router port 1
Do i set the router to 192.168.1.2
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: burakkucat on May 22, 2021, 10:23:42 PM
This is the version I would send to you:

Size: 3.4M, Date: Aug  9  2014, bcm96368MVWG_fs_kernel_HG612V100R001C01B030SP08_Webgui
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: kitz on May 23, 2021, 01:32:24 AM
Info about which f/w you need to use are on the HG612 unlock guide page with a link to it.  There's also an important reminder not to upgrade via the WebGUI.

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If you have an unlocked Hg612 and G.INP has been applied to your line then you must upgrade to f/w version B030SP08 - See Howlingwolf's forum post here for more information and link to B030SP08 firmware.
Remember that you cannot upgrade this firmware via the web GUI but must re-perform the unlock procedure for the new firmware to update correctly.

 
There's also a diagram that shows you how to connect the cables to your router and which ports to use on the same page.

https://kitz.co.uk/routers/hg612unlock.htm
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 23, 2021, 09:01:55 AM
Hi the link for 08 cant be reached
Can someone try it please

So unlock then unlock again then flash from cli or webgui?
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 23, 2021, 09:06:24 AM
This is the version I would send to you:

Size: 3.4M, Date: Aug  9  2014, bcm96368MVWG_fs_kernel_HG612V100R001C01B030SP08_Webgui

Can i have it
The link fot the firmware (mega) is not loading on my pc
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: burakkucat on May 23, 2021, 10:18:24 AM
Can i have it
The link fot the firmware (mega) is not loading on my pc

An e-mail message, with an attached ZIP archive containing the firmware image, has been sent to the address that you used to register for your forum account.
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: RealAleMadrid on May 23, 2021, 10:38:11 AM
@SE You seem to be very confused what do you mean by .....

So unlock then unlock again ?????

The unlocking process is achieved by loading the modified firmware. You don't use the Webgui to do it.

You need to follow the instructions in the link below absolutely correctly with the modem connected directly to a PC or Laptop by ethernet cable.

https://kitz.co.uk/routers/hg612hacking.htm (https://kitz.co.uk/routers/hg612hacking.htm)
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 23, 2021, 05:31:40 PM
Hi got confused by the unlock 2x

Yes im doing as in the doc
But that says use the built in firefox the gui

I did see docs on this site and others that show linking to a switch or router with the dhcp off
Is there a reason for a port2 to pc, could i just plug the stats port in to a swith or router and unplug everthing else?

This is what i was going to do
Plug in cats to modem 1 2, plug 2 into router 3, 1 into the wan on router
Gain access to the gui and update firmware from drive

Its a never used modem from 2015 so dont know what firmware v it is

Okay if i do this can the isp restart the modem with tr69 or bt snoop or any rc commands?
Can the get past my firewall ontomy lan?


Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: tubaman on May 23, 2021, 05:47:01 PM
Just follow the instructions in the supplied link and it'll work - there is no need to complicate things with extra cables etc.
Once it's unlocked you'll need to connect LAN 1 on the HG612 to the WAN port of your router and LAN 2 on the HG612 to a LAN port of your router for stats gathering if you want to do that. Other than possibly needing to change the IP address of either your router or the HG612 if they both use 192.168.1.1 that is it.
 :)

[Moderator edited to fix three typos: s/HG512/HG612/ ]
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: SE on May 23, 2021, 06:01:06 PM
Yep
I'll use the pcs cat thats in the router and plug it in to modem 2 from pc



Thats why im trying this to give me a fourth set of line stats

Thanks guys and thanks for the firmware
Title: Re: Old O R modem from plusnet on any isp
Post by: kitz on May 25, 2021, 02:08:43 AM
Hi the link for 08 cant be reached
Can someone try it please



Working fine here.   
You have to click on the icon "Download as zip" otherwise it tries to open the file as text.