Unlocking BT 2Wire 2700HGV Business Hub (wireless router)

Contents:

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• In the beginning....

• Introduction

• What's bad about the 2700HGV ?

• Identifying BT 2700HGV model

• BT Firmware releases

• Unlocking Options 

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• BT v4.25 firmware

• Setting up the 2700HGV (BT v4.x firmware) 

• Adjusting Wireless Power Levels on BT v4.25.x firmwares

• Hardware version 2701-100588-005 (Assembly no. 4201-003003-006)  

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• SBC v4.25 firmware installation

• Installing SBC Recovery Firmware v4.25.19 

• AT&T v5.29.109.5 information upgrade for 2700HG-B

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• BT v5.29 firmware

• Setting up the 2700HGV (BT v5.x firmware)

• BT Provisioning Server Settings

• Adjusting Wireless Power Levels on BT v5.x firmwares

• VOIP Settings

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• BT v5.29.107.x firmware installation

• Installing BT Recovery Firmware v5.29.107.12  

• Installing BT Recovery Firmware v5.29.107.19

• Enhanced Services on BT v5.29.107.12

• Wireless causes ADSL line to drop out

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• Singtel v5.29 firmware installation

• Installing SingTel Recovery Firmware v5.29.117.3

• How to remove System password from SingTel firmware  

• SingTel v5.29.133.25 information

• Using BT v6.1.1.22 firmware on Singtel 2700HGV-2

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• BT v6.1 firmware

• BT firmware v6.1.1.48.x information

  • FAQ

• BT v6.1 Technical Issues and Bugs

• Setting up the 2700HGV (BT v6.x firmware)

• Wireless Power cannot be adjusted on BT v6.x firmware

• VOIP Settings

• Installing BT v6.1.1.22 firmware

• Blocking Provisioning Server

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• BT v6.3 firmware

• BT firmware v6.3.9.41.x information

• Problem with very large file downloads

• Workaround for downloading 2+GB files

• BT firmware v6.3.9.63.x information

• Blocking Provisioning Server

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• Telecom 2701HGV-W v6.1 firmware

• Unlocking Telecom 2701HGV-W with BT v6.1.1.22 firmware  

• Uncovering the VOIP Port

• Blocking Provisioning Server

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• Telstra Business 2701HGV-W v5.x firmware

• Unlocking Telstra 2701HGV-W

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• Qwest QT04-6.1.5.48.2 firmware

• Qwest firmware information

• Problem with very large file downloads (See BT v6.3)

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• Technical information and Features

• Indicator Lights

• Rear Panel Sockets

• Internet Connection Speed Monitor

• Lost your triangular stand for your hub?

• Internal Photos of 2700HGV

• Wall mounted hub

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• Advanced Configuration

• ATM Encapsulation Settings

• Activation Key Codes

• Configuring multiple static IP addresses

• Assigning fixed IP addresses to devices from the DHCP pool

• How to disable Broadband Status Notifications

• Using 2700HGV as a Wireless Access Point

• Wot? No MAC address

• Can the 2700HGV be used as a router connected to my cable modem?

• 2700 as an ADSL modem-only

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• Troubleshooting

• Hub won't let me save my ADSL username and password

• Problem with Torrents

• Repeatedly rebooting and Red Power Light (PSU fault)

• Is it possible to unbrick a hub?

• I've forgotten my System Password

• Where is the System Log?

• How do I change my ISP dynamically assigned IP address?

• Problem with PPPoE

• Web pages timing out. DNS problem

• ERR_DMA error and ADSL Disconnections (updated 2 Mar 13)

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• UK ISPs specific information

• ADSL2+ Support

• MTU Settings for UK ISPs

• BE/o2 LLU Settings

• Stale Session  

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• Third party

• RouterStats Line Monitoring Tool

• InSSIDer wireless networks monitoring tool

• Biscuit tin lid reflector for wireless PCI card

• Ethernet bridge with DIR-615 and DD-WRT

• Hacking the BT Business Hub

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• Finally...

• Summary  

• Other Information

• How to contact me

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