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Author Topic: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??  (Read 53437 times)

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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2009, 02:54:12 AM »

PM'd it to you
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2009, 11:26:03 AM »

Hi,

I would also be very grateful if someone could send me the link for this firmware. It is, for some reason, very difficult to find and I believe it is reasonably stable whilst still allowing DMT use.

I had to downgrade the Hub to 6.1.1M then R from the latest firmware as BT, for some reason kept upping my SNR. I had a stable line at 6-7 SNR and synced at around 3mb but, after 36 days of constant synch, and no problems for a year or so, the Hub re-synched and the SNR went up to 9. I lost some speed but I wasn't too bothered - I still had 2.5mb - enough for my purposes. I read here that after 14days or so, the system would reduce my SNR by 3 again, so I waited 16 days and re-synched only to find that my SNR had now gone up to 12 and I couldn't synch any higher than 1.5mb. Then, last week after a power cut, the hub re-synched again and my SNR is now 15 and an IP profile of 750kbps.

I have, as I said, downgraded the hub and used DMT to obtain a SNR of 10 and a synch of 1866kpbs but I'm not sure as to the stability of 6.1.1R. People on here say the requested firmware is the better so I would be grateful is someone would be kind enough to help a new poster.

If anyone also has any ideas why the SNR didn't fall as expected but rose after no synch problems for 36 days I would be interested to hear them.

Once again, thanks in advance.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2009, 01:11:09 PM »

Many thanks, Orainsear.

This is a little curious. I already have this version from a previous recent download. Each time I come to update the hub the update wizard informs me that it is not compatible.

Any thoughts as to what I am missing. I'm currently using 6.1.1.R but I cannot get it to update with this BIN. Any assistance appreciated.

Thanks again for the link.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2009, 01:54:44 PM »

Each time I come to update the hub the update wizard informs me that it is not compatible.

6.1.4.3 is compatible with speedtouch 58x routers.  You won't be able to install it on a BT homehub if that's what you are using.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2009, 02:12:33 PM »

Well that darn tooting well explains it. Many thanks. It's now time I requested my MAC code and seamlessly move to BE*. Thanks for that Orainsear.

Ah well, broadband in the UK - what wonderful value it would seem </Sarcasm>

Thanks again.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2009, 06:06:12 PM »

http://rapidshare.com/files/9812892/ST585v6_6143UK_Firmware.zip

Just downloaded the ST 6.1.4.3 firmware and many thanks :)

I have the 546 (v6) wired, which is essentially the same regarding firmware as the 585 (v6) wireless I believe?
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2009, 11:02:46 PM »

I have the 546 (v6) wired, which is essentially the same regarding firmware as the 585 (v6) wireless I believe?

To use DMTtool on the Speedtouch 5*6 v6 series you need release 6.1.0.5
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2009, 09:28:51 AM »

I have the 546 (v6) wired, which is essentially the same regarding firmware as the 585 (v6) wireless I believe?

To use DMTtool on the Speedtouch 5*6 v6 series you need release 6.1.0.5

Cheers for that info and I have found the relevant release here http://www.modem-help.co.uk/

are there any downsides to reverting to an older firmware by the way?
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2009, 03:18:38 PM »

are there any downsides to reverting to an older firmware by the way?

On the odd occasion I've actually seen newer firmwares give worse results than older ones, and a firmware on one line may not be as effective as an alternative one on a different line.  Usually newer firmwares contain bugfixes and enhancements to the ADSL engine.  The main issue is not being able to fully use DMTtool with newer releases.

Also it can sometimes be a little bit difficult to downgrade the firmware with Speedtouch routers.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2009, 04:07:07 PM »

Sorry all the hosting server for the FW is down at present. It should be backup soon.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #26 on: September 09, 2009, 05:46:49 AM »

PM'd it to you

Hi Kitz. I've just got the Speedtouch 585v7. Will Firmware 6.1.4.3 work with it do you know? If it does I would really appreciate it if you could please point me to where I can get the firmware. I've also PM'd you about it.

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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2009, 09:50:25 AM »

The TG585v7 has a different board to the ST585v6 and unfortunately the ST585v6 6.1.4.3 firmware doesnt work with that router. :/

Later versions of the TG585v7 firmware should let you view some more info on DMTtool than the earlier versions as long as you put it into 'unknown firmware mode'.  But it doesnt support the Target SNR tweak as Thompson have made the command unavailable.
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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2009, 10:59:00 AM »

Thanks Kitz.

Trust me to buy a router without double checking  :-[

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Re: Speedtouch 585v6 Firmware 6.1.4.3 Where is it??
« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2009, 05:34:12 PM »

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