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Open reach modem
21-07-2015 10:33 PM
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Cheers
Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 12:52 AM
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If it's an ECI unit, buy an HG612 off eBay! Don't pay a lot extra for an unlocked one, it really is simple.
Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 8:36 AM
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Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 9:10 AM
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Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 9:45 AM
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Look for a version 3B unit.
And having access to the stats is extremely useful. Can help with diagnosing a lot of connection and performance issues.
Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 11:05 AM
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Quote unlocking is very easy.
Purely out of ineterest, how on earth do you unlock a modem?
Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 11:18 AM
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http://www.kitz.co.uk/routers/hg612unlock.htm
Just another question, I see a lot of people "nudging" the speeds for their profile. I currently have PN IP profile of 58.4 which is the shows the same when I do a BT check. Is this the highest my line can go?
Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 4:31 PM
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That kitz link is good, but make sure to use the link under "Update March 2015 - G.INP/Retransmission" to get the firmware. Most of us go for the "with GUI" version, which also allows the more comprehensive but slower to access telnet option.
Nudging the profile means they have found the "Plusnet Current line speed" is well below their BT IP Profile so they ask for it to be set appropriately. It isn't updated in real time when the IP Profile changes, it's an automatic check a few times a day by the Plusnet system, but that update can fail to happen. In general, best to wait a day first.
Depending on your product it should equal the IP Profile or be a fraction below it. 100 or200 kbps. It matters because Plusnet actually use it to control your speed. (Whichever is lower at any given time rules). There's a link to the checker in my sig - it will ask you to log into your account before going to the page.
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22-07-2015 5:14 PM
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Re: Open reach modem
22-07-2015 6:03 PM
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At some point I'll look at getting a decent all in one so it's no biggy though.
Had a look at both BT and plusnet profiles and they are practically the same so looks like thats the highest I can go.
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