Just got a free 2700

Dangerjunkie · Jul 27, 2009, 13:34:24

Hi,

I just found a 2700 in the "to go in the skip" shelf at work.

It says on the back:
BT 2700HGV
SSID: BT BusinessHub-xxx WEP xxxxxxxxxx
SSID: BT Fusion-xxxx WPA xxxxxxxxxx

There was no PSU with it (Well it could have been there but I'm not going to turn half a skip out on the loading bay floor looking for it). It says "5.1Vc.c. 3A" on the back. I assume that is 5V DC (not AC). I've got a huge box of PSUs and probably have one that will work. Could someone please tell me whether it's centre positive or centre negative on the power connector?

I will be in its original configuration. Please could someone recommend me a good guide to jailbreaking it so I can use it on IDNet and what I should read up on before playing with it?

Thanks,
Paul.

Sebby · Jul 27, 2009, 13:36:41

Jailbreaking? It's not an iPhone.

http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm

Glenn · Jul 27, 2009, 13:37:06

http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=8927.0

Rik · Jul 27, 2009, 13:37:57

Centre positive, Paul.

Dangerjunkie · Jul 27, 2009, 13:56:26

Thanks

It's a dual SSID model with assembly number 4201-003003-007. It was built in week 17, 2007.

Unfortunately the stand is AWOL but now I know what it looks like I'll have a look on the shelf later.

It seems that V5 firmware is the way to go...

Cheers,
Paul.

rireed3 · Jul 27, 2009, 15:03:14

There's caution to be taken about the self-update 'feature' hijacked by BT firmwares.

A couple of the desirable v5 firmwares point to an active BT provisioning site that will 'down'-grade it to v6.

I was careful to save with my other router all the pages I needed at the link above and then hooked up the 2700 _without_ the ADSL cable. I don't know when this self-update runs, so I did all my update-disabling, unlocking and configuring unhooked from the phone line.

Richard

Dangerjunkie · Jul 27, 2009, 15:10:39

Thanks for that. I will proceed with caution.

All may not be well tho. One of the IT guys saw the 2700 on my desk and said "Is that the one off the 3rd floor?" Aparrently they took one out on the 3rd floor at the weekend because it was dead (would not power up) . This could well be the same one...

Cheers,
Paul.

Dangerjunkie · Jul 27, 2009, 21:44:40

OK. Either the 5V 4A PSU I took off the shelf and changed the plug on is dodgy (or I chose the wrong combination of wires from the 4 core output lead) or the 2700 is duff.

When powered up it does a seemingly random combination of flashes of bright red, dim red and green with the power light, always ending up on dim red. From what I've read so far that's not a good sign.

Does anyone have any suggestions and what's the best way to get inside the case please?

Thanks,
Paul.

Simon · Jul 27, 2009, 21:53:37

Don't know about opening it up, but if it's any help, you can get a new PSU from DigiDave for not too much money (although, they were a fiver when I bought one).

kinmel · Jul 27, 2009, 21:57:40

The red light means it is beyond repair in the UK.

Dump it and if you want a 2700, just buy one cheaply on Ebay (about £10-15 delivered)

Lance · Jul 28, 2009, 13:13:37

Quote from: kinmel on Jul 27, 2009, 21:57:40
The red light means it is beyond repair in the UK.

Dump it and if you want a 2700, just buy one cheaply on Ebay (about £10-15 delivered)

I got two for £13ish a few weeks ago!

Sebby · Jul 28, 2009, 13:38:19

Are you collecting them or something?

kinmel · Jul 28, 2009, 13:45:30

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 28, 2009, 13:38:19
Are you collecting them or something?

The 2700s Collecting Society meets monthly on Skegness prom to discuss case mods etc, June's winning 2700 had been gold plated.

We regret to advise you that membership is by invitation only.

Sebby · Jul 28, 2009, 13:46:39

LesD · Jul 28, 2009, 21:21:02

I guess I am still a beginner with three!

Any advance on that?

kinmel · Jul 28, 2009, 21:32:24

Quote from: LesD on Jul 28, 2009, 21:21:02
I guess I am still a beginner with three!
Any advance on that?

Seven spread around people whose I.T. I deal with and another 4 on the shelf

Simon · Jul 28, 2009, 22:03:48

4 for me. Two dead, one active, one untested.

Lance · Jul 28, 2009, 22:59:11

I've four in total too. A v4 firmware boxed up. One which is starting to fail, one in use and one which is going to be put to use at a relatives.

Rik · Jul 29, 2009, 10:36:02

Four here too. One with a failing PSU, one in use, a spare and a 'loaner'.

Sebby · Jul 29, 2009, 13:30:53

Get another one for the spare to play with and it won't be a loaner anymore...

Rik · Jul 29, 2009, 13:33:25

Glenn · Jul 29, 2009, 16:56:56

So you lot have them all, no wonder people have trouble getting them

Rik · Jul 29, 2009, 17:00:00

We're waiting for prices to rise.

JB · Jul 29, 2009, 17:36:50

I claim the record for the first long distance one!

I have one at my place in Spain and it even works with Telefonica (spit!).

Rik · Jul 29, 2009, 17:47:14

Congratulations, JB, that gives you special status and you shall, hereafter, be called FIS.