BT 2700 HGV Router Question

quandam · Mar 01, 2009, 11:45:26

Hi Guys

Looking to buy a BT 2700 router. The router has the first four numbers 0622 and is around 5 months old. Any advice re possible problems would be welcome.

Thanks

Rik · Mar 01, 2009, 11:51:38

I'm not too hot on serial numbers, Quandam, but is it single or dual SSID?

quandam · Mar 01, 2009, 11:54:10

Rik

That info should be forthcoming very shortly. Will post when I receive it. Thanks.

Rik · Mar 01, 2009, 11:55:59

Those numbers don't fit anything described here.

David · Mar 01, 2009, 12:09:38

for that Rik just what I needed

kinmel · Mar 01, 2009, 15:20:02

0622 is probably part of the SSID WEP number and tells us nothing, we need the serial number which is written above the 2 bar codes on the router label.

quandam · Mar 01, 2009, 16:40:31

Quote from: Rik on Mar 01, 2009, 11:51:38
I'm not too hot on serial numbers, Quandam, but is it single or dual SSID?

Rik

It is dual SSID and the first four numbers of the serial no tells us that it was 'released' in March 08. Hope this helps a little more? By the way it is new and unused. $:-\$

Rik · Mar 01, 2009, 16:43:27

As Alan says, it looks like you're quoting part of the SSID. The serial numbers that are 'known' are listed on the link in reply#3.

kinmel · Mar 01, 2009, 17:17:16

Quote from: quandam on Mar 01, 2009, 16:40:31
Rik

It is dual SSID and the first four numbers of the serial no tells us that it was 'released' in March 08. Hope this helps a little more? By the way it is new and unused. $:-\$

If it was released in March 2008 then the first four characters of the 12 figure serial number is in the range 9908********/1008********/1108********/1208********/1308********.

These units will work fine, simply follow the guide

quandam · Mar 01, 2009, 18:13:06

Thanks for the responses guys.

The first four numbers are 4308 and having looked at Riks link that should be March 08???

Am I right?

Rik · Mar 01, 2009, 18:15:10

Sounds more like September/October to me, Quandam, ie week 43.

kinmel · Mar 01, 2009, 19:27:19

I wouldn't worry about it if the third and fourth numbers are 08, the router will be exactly what is required.

ps Make sure the router has NOT had the firmware changed

quandam · Mar 01, 2009, 20:37:32

Thanks for your replies chaps,

About 10 minutes ago was successful with the winning bid for the router. Paid the fantastic price of £2.20 plus P&P.

However, will need your help in setting it up. Will definitely look at all the links already available before seeking your help.

Looking forward to the fun (hopefully) of receiving it and getting it up and running. Will keep you posted.

Thanks again.

Glenn · Mar 01, 2009, 20:42:18

Great price

Simon · Mar 01, 2009, 21:40:41

Very! I wonder if that's the cheapest yet on here?

LesD · Mar 01, 2009, 22:11:55

Quote from: Simon on Mar 01, 2009, 21:40:41
I wonder if that's the cheapest yet on here?

Has to be Simon and for a new Double SSID model too!

Simon · Mar 01, 2009, 23:24:15

The seller must be quite miffed!

Ted · Mar 02, 2009, 01:08:58

Nah! i won a brand new dual, sealed in the box for 99p + p&p of £5.00. Strangely it got "lost" in the post. Got a fake tracking number as well (as confirmed by Royal mail). One strike against seller

Rik · Mar 02, 2009, 10:04:52

I knew there was a reason I didn't like eBay.

quandam · Mar 02, 2009, 10:09:19

Quote from: Ted on Mar 02, 2009, 01:08:58
Nah! i won a brand new dual, sealed in the box for 99p + p&p of £5.00. Strangely it got "lost" in the post. Got a fake tracking number as well (as confirmed by Royal mail). One strike against seller

I hope I don't suffer the same fate as yourself

The seller has got an excellent feedback rating. Only time will tell

Will keep you posted.

David · Mar 02, 2009, 11:15:54

I did ok quandam you should be ok

quandam · Mar 02, 2009, 11:48:33

Quote from: badpianoplayer on Mar 02, 2009, 11:15:54
I did ok quandam you should be ok

I suppose, when you think about it, at worst I lose £2.20 and a bit of P&P

Looking forward to getting it though. Is it that difficult to set up?

Rik · Mar 02, 2009, 11:50:03

No, in a word. I did it manually in a couple of minutes.

Ted · Mar 02, 2009, 12:03:02

Quote from: quandam on Mar 02, 2009, 11:48:33
I suppose, when you think about it, at worst I lose £2.20 and a bit of P&P Looking forward to getting it though. Is it that difficult to set up?

I'm sure there won't be a problem, mine was just too cheap. It would have cost around £6.50 1st class signed for, so he just played the "lost in the post" game, not that unusual when things sell too cheap on Ebay.
I actually said to Liz "bet you i never see that router" and i never did.
If you paid with Paypal and it doesn't turn up, you'll get your money back in full. Its up to the seller to prove it was delivered, not you to prove it wasn't.

David · Mar 02, 2009, 12:12:56

QuoteI suppose, when you think about it, at worst I lose £2.20 and a bit of P&P Grin Looking forward to getting it though. Is it that difficult to set up?

Relax I followed the fantastic instructions from the saint like men of knowledge here and I did it.......enough said,honest you will breeze through it

quandam · Mar 02, 2009, 13:50:51

Quote from: Ted on Mar 02, 2009, 12:03:02
I'm sure there won't be a problem, mine was just too cheap. It would have cost around £6.50 1st class signed for, so he just played the "lost in the post" game, not that unusual when things sell too cheap on Ebay.
I actually said to Liz "bet you i never see that router" and i never did.
If you paid with Paypal and it doesn't turn up, you'll get your money back in full. Its up to the seller to prove it was delivered, not you to prove it wasn't.

Thanks for the info Ted.

I did pay by Paypal and thanks for that particular info as well.

quandam · Mar 02, 2009, 13:52:02

Quote from: badpianoplayer on Mar 02, 2009, 12:12:56
Relax I followed the fantastic instructions from the saint like men of knowledge here and I did it.......enough said,honest you will breeze through it

Good news!

Sebby · Mar 02, 2009, 14:11:04

Alan's instructions are great - I followed them and had it setup in no time.

quandam · Mar 02, 2009, 19:45:03

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 02, 2009, 14:11:04
Alan's instructions are great - I followed them and had it setup in no time.

You Guys are building up my confidence. One daft

question before I get stuck into it (when it arrives), as it is new and unopened do I need to do a reset?

as per instructions.

Glenn · Mar 02, 2009, 19:46:34

It can't harm to do it.

David · Mar 02, 2009, 19:47:30

I think that you may have to just a pin into the factory reset will do it just in case

Ted · Mar 02, 2009, 21:31:39

Quote from: quandam on Mar 02, 2009, 19:45:03
You Guys are building up my confidence. One daft question before I get stuck into it (when it arrives), as it is new and unopened do I need to do a reset? as per instructions.

If the box has the security seal in place there is little point in resetting the hub. If the seal is broken but all the components are in sealed plastic bags, again there is little point in resetting the hub. If however, the seal is broken and the plastic bags are open then there is reason to suspect that the hub has been used and is therefore not "brand new". In this case i would do a reset of the hub, just to clear any settings that may be in place.
Always best to start with a clean slate

kinmel · Mar 02, 2009, 21:32:03

Quote from: quandam on Mar 02, 2009, 19:45:03
You Guys are building up my confidence. One daft question before I get stuck into it (when it arrives), as it is new and unopened do I need to do a reset? as per instructions.

We recommend the reset so that you know you are starting from a known base, it only takes a few seconds.

Feel free to leave the reset out if you want, but if you need help configuring it later, we will ask you to do one then

quandam · Mar 03, 2009, 12:14:58

Quote from: kinmel on Mar 02, 2009, 21:32:03
We recommend the reset so that you know you are starting from a known base, it only takes a few seconds.

Feel free to leave the reset out if you want, but if you need help configuring it later, we will ask you to do one then

Thanks Alan