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Sky/Netgear DG834GT Router

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« on 04/06/2008, 22:03 »
Hi
 
Does anyone know if the Sky/Netgear DG834GT routers are locked to Sky?
If so, are they un-lockable?
 
Thanks
Peter
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« Reply #1 on 04/06/2008, 22:23 »
Yes they are locked to Sky and I believe you can un-lock them with a firmware flash - but as usual at your own risk

Have a look at http://www.skyuser.co.uk/...-got-my-sky-password.html

« Last Edit: 04/06/2008, 22:25 by adiewoo »

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« Reply #2 on 04/06/2008, 22:25 »
Very unlockable indeed!

Google should get you lots of advice on how to do it.

FYI I'm on Be not PN these days and the DG834GT is a favourite for Be's ADSL2+ connections as the chip sets match the Be DSLAM's. Indeed I use one myself (not ex-Sky, but bought long ago and used with PN). Loads of Be users buy cheap ex-Sky routers and re-flash the firmware.  Grin
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« Reply #3 on 04/06/2008, 22:27 »
Cheers adiewoo & HPsauce.  I'll have a search on ebay.
 
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« Reply #4 on 04/06/2008, 22:29 »
£20 is the going rate + £5 delivery.
Why do you want one?
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« Reply #5 on 04/06/2008, 23:37 »
I need the wireless facility which my current router doesn't have.  I do also have a Speedtouch 585v6 but no matter what I do I cannot get it to forward ports properly.  I thought I might have more luck with the Netgear.  From what I've read it seems these are two of the better routers.

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« Reply #6 on 05/06/2008, 09:03 »
See here for unlocking: http://www.jjclements.co....ky-router-dg834gt-unlock/
and here for some interesting technical stuff: http://www.beforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9449
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« Reply #7 on 05/06/2008, 09:27 »
Quote from: HPsauce on 04/06/2008, 22:25
Very unlockable indeed!

Indeed i concur its very easy ive done two without any issue but as stated "at your own risk"
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