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08-11-2013 12:09 PM
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i will try it out but i would like to know if there are any issues .
jack
adie:orange removed all caps title post as per link:rules
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 12:19 PM
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Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 3:52 PM
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Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 4:22 PM
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I used to buy 'Sky locked' (Netgear) DG834GT routers of eBay, then unlock them, then load either standard Netgear firmware or the enhanced DGTeam firmware.
I haven't done that for a while, but I don't remember the procedure as being particularly difficult or prone to failure.
The DG834GT works really well on Plusnet connections.
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 4:36 PM
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Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 4:51 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 7:18 PM
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thanks lads
jack
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 7:26 PM
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Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 8:41 PM
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jack
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Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 8:56 PM
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It is very unlikely that it will be some magic key sequence, or hidden router web page, so you probably won't get much more help on this forum.
You will need to be very careful to use the exact firmware(s) needed for the precise model of router you have - don't guess it !!.
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 9:26 PM
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thanks to all for your input
jack
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 9:38 PM
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I've seen MUCH worse, particularly some routers being converted to DD-WRT firmware.
I think the instructions you have seen online, looks like a daunting list of steps.
Have another read of those instructions, take them one at a time, and it should all become clear.
Good luck
Re: Sky router
08-11-2013 10:29 PM
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there were too many negatives in those links.
i've got an old dell on which to practice just in case things do go astray.
jack
Re: Sky router
09-11-2013 9:43 PM
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Even if you flash the custom firmware that exposes the PPP settings session it looks like whatever you enter in there gets overridden by the values Sky have hard-coded in the firmware.
They're not particularly good routers anyway so I doubt it's worth anyone's effort to unlock it fully.
Re: Sky router
10-11-2013 9:04 AM
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also i have found out that sky may want the box returned or charge accordingly within six months of cancellation.
as this router belongs to my daughter who has now moved 200 miles away i am putting this configuration on hold for the time being.
i don't know what sky would charge-------- (£50-£80) maybe -----whatever it is is too much for her(my daughter) and it's far too much for a router that may not work when a new one is available for the same price.
thanks all
jack
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