2700 received today

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 19:03:13

This is what I've received today (brand new and unopened box).
I'm thoroughly confused as to which version I have (single or double) and throw myself on the mercy of fellow owners on the sorting out/setting up etc. in the form of a complete idiots guide.
If I have to poison it or sommat like that I will give it one of my missus' scones to devour

jftr, I have not even plugged it in yet for fear of blowing it sky high!!

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 19:10:44

That looks to me like a single SSID model, but I am sure someone will be along to correct me shortly.

If you have BT firmware you need to poison it, if you have SBC, you don't. Take a look here.

If you have a spare machine or a dual-NIC machine, plug it in to that but not the phone line and then you can explore without disturbing your signal.

kinmel · Mar 19, 2008, 19:13:53

You have found an unused antique !

It was manufactured in December 2006 and is therefore a single ssid model.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 19:26:42

Would you suggest I soldier on with this model or return to sender asking them for a more recent model??

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 19:31:36

I've got the single SSID and it's been fine for me, with the exception of the 12-day re-boot which seems to afflict SBC firmware.

Lance · Mar 19, 2008, 19:37:10

There is no real differences that I can find between the single and dual SSID versions other than the newer dual version supports WPA2. Stability wise, I rate them both the same

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 19:37:48

I'm 'fairly' happy to stick with it tho. I have asked the seller to consider exchanging for a dual.
Not too happy to start installing things, not that I'd even know where to start at the present mo.
I find the forum re.2700 to be a little on the confusing side to say the least.
Rik, could you elucidate a little .... eg: can I plug this beasty in??
If so, what next??
Sorry to be such a pita!!

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 19:42:58

I'd start by plugging it into the computer, but not the phone line. See what firmware is installed, you then know if you need to poison or not.

After that, do a factory reset to clean its memory, then connect it to the phone line and let it auto-detect the connection. Once that's established, two green LEDs at the bottom, or right, login to:

http://192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=B05&THISPAGE=B02&NEXTPAGE=B05

and enter your IDNet login details.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 20:04:30

software 4.25.19
OK to proceed pls?

Lance · Mar 19, 2008, 20:49:48

With that firmware, all you need to do is enter the DNS poisioning info as follows:

Quote
Have we spelt out DNS poisoning anywhere? If not:

For DNS poisoning: at IE browser address bar enter http://192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=J38 then at "Advanced-DNS Name Table"

In the DNS Name box type: cwmp.cms.smehomehubrms.bt.com

In the IP Address box type in: 10.0.0.0

Thanks to Kinmel for these two additional addresses:

pbthdm.bt.motive.com
pbthdm2.bt.motive.com

Good to go!

ReDGryphoN · Mar 19, 2008, 20:54:08

Easy with the Antique !! I got one exactly the same!!!

I have the SBC software and have 4.25.19

Its the dogs danglies and have not suffered with any 12 day reboot and have a record 76 days uptime on it.

ReD

MAABOF

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 21:42:36

all up and running.
poisoning done.
torrents enabled.
firewall wpa done.
even had a cuppa tea

Thanks guys

Philip · Mar 19, 2008, 21:48:41

Quote from: sobranie on Mar 19, 2008, 21:42:36
all up and running.
poisoning done.
torrents enabled.
firewall wpa done.
even had a cuppa tea

Thanks guys

should get mine tomorrow, can you come round Good Friday if I get into any trouble?

Simon · Mar 19, 2008, 21:50:07

It's very naughty listing old products as new, simply because they have been unused. I would certainly be tempted to reflect that in the seller's feedback.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 22:32:15

Quote from: The Doctor on Mar 19, 2008, 21:48:41
should get mine tomorrow, can you come round Good Friday if I get into any trouble?

PM me if you get into trouble & we'll do it over the 'phone.

Lance · Mar 19, 2008, 22:34:13

Glad its all working ok! Question is though, has it improved your stats?

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 22:35:12

Quote from: Simon on Mar 19, 2008, 21:50:07
It's very naughty listing old products as new, simply because they have been unused. I would certainly be tempted to reflect that in the seller's feedback.

To be fair it was referred to as boxed, complete etc. I will however leave it running for 7 days prior to feedback just in case.

Philip · Mar 19, 2008, 22:36:30

Quote from: sobranie on Mar 19, 2008, 22:32:15
PM me if you get into trouble & we'll do it over the 'phone.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 22:38:36

Quote from: Lance on Mar 19, 2008, 22:34:13
Glad its all working ok! Question is though, has it improved your stats?

Still toddling along at a miserable 7000 or so. Will try it in a few hours to see if I can get the mythical 7150. Bought it really for the range, my old netgear V2 had real probs, 2 concrete walls before I hit the garden .... no chance!!!!

Lance · Mar 19, 2008, 22:42:22

Best time to reboot will be in the morning when you get up. It must be a real struggle for you coping with only 7000!

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 22:56:25

Retired. Don't do mornings

Might try it around 2am, usually still up at that time.

kinmel · Mar 19, 2008, 22:59:58

Quote from: sobranie on Mar 19, 2008, 22:56:25
Retired. Don't do mornings

Might try it around 2am, usually still up at that time.

2am is way too early, all that interference is best avoided.

Far better to leave until tomorrow during the daytime.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 23:25:45

OK I'll get up early,say 9.30am ..... memo to oneself 'Don't look in any mirrors'.

Am I correct in thinking that 192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=A08 will reboot the router pls?

Sebby · Mar 19, 2008, 23:26:40

7150 is technically impossible to achieve, so I'd say you are at the maximum.

sobranie · Mar 19, 2008, 23:36:54

Chappy down the road has achieved 7086 but he's only 50 mtrs from the exchange. I'm nearly 100 mtrs I'm afraid.

Cookiemonster · Mar 19, 2008, 23:40:48

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 19, 2008, 23:26:40
7150 is technically impossible to achieve, so I'd say you are at the maximum.

Why is 7150 technically impossible?

thats what my profile is at.

kinmel · Mar 20, 2008, 07:45:04

QuoteAm I correct in thinking that 192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=A08 will reboot the router pls?

Yes, but you can re-train just the ADSL from HERE

Sebby · Mar 20, 2008, 14:59:48

Quote from: jester212 on Mar 19, 2008, 23:40:48
Why is 7150 technically impossible? thats what my profile is at.

Sorry, you are correct. The profile has already taken account of ATM overheads, so you could theoretically get 7150k throughput!

Dont mention Talk Talk !! · Mar 20, 2008, 20:04:07

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 20, 2008, 14:59:48
Sorry, you are correct. The profile has already taken account of ATM overheads, so you could theoretically get 7150k throughput!

there are guys speedtesting at dslzone with sync 8128k and getting 7360k throughput, I thought "shee-yat" but if 7150k is the max, you reckon they are on adsl2+ and claiming it to be just adsl max ?

James

sobranie · Mar 20, 2008, 20:16:52

Cruising @ 6650 slap bang in the middle of the 'high contention period' at the mo.
Re-booted 2700 @ 8am this morning & results were similar to figures before re-boot, eg: 7050 d/l.
Only really annoying feature of this router is that it keeps telling me I have the wrong password. Is this a bug??
Once again, many thanks to all for help.

kinmel · Mar 20, 2008, 21:13:52

Quote from: sobranie on Mar 20, 2008, 20:16:52

Only really annoying feature of this router is that it keeps telling me I have the wrong password. Is this a bug??

No it is not a bug, it is a feature

The router is intended for BT users; when we put in the IDNet login data, it helpfully points out what it sees as a error.

You only get the message when you change router entries and so once you have set it up correctly there are no more messages like this one.

sobranie · Mar 20, 2008, 22:13:54

Thanks K