Author Topic: 2wire Bt firmware v6 (Read 36127 times)

kinmel · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 06, 2009, 23:13:08 »

Quote from: Simon on Mar 06, 2009, 22:02:42

What do you mean by 'recovery firmware', Alan? Mine is 5.29.107.19, and there's no 'update' link on the Home page, so does that mean it's not likely to try to update?

The current v5 firmware is BT v5.29.107.19 and that is the one BT are currently updating to V6.

BT v5.29.107.19 has not escaped into the wild and so it is not available for manual upgrades.

The latest firmware that has "escaped" (and can therefore be used manually) is one that was issued by BT to allow faulty Routers to be "recovered" bt-2700hgv_reinstall_voice_adsl.5-29-107-12.2sp , my earlier hyperlink takes you directly to the update page in the router http://gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html

Simon · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 06, 2009, 23:26:31 »

Right, I get it, thanks, Alan. I guess the clock is ticking for mine then.

Sebby · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 06, 2009, 23:29:12 »

Either that or there's a bomb inside it...

Simon · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 06, 2009, 23:37:02 »

trophymick · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 09:04:58 »

Mine is the same firmware as yours Simon

I read the bit about version 6, and (I think) there is no need to panic, a little 'fooling' of the router seems all that's needed, if the need arises

JB · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 10:57:33 »

Quote from: kinmel on Mar 06, 2009, 23:13:08

The current v5 firmware is BT v5.29.107.19 and that is the one BT are currently updating to V6.

I have just bought a dual SSID from Ebay (£2.20) and it has come with firmware 5.29.117.6 installed which appears to be a later version.

It is up an running perfectly but would I be better downgrading the software to the BT v5.29.107.12 recovery firmware?

In my present software there is no tick box on the management page to permit me to disallow Inbound and Outbound Control Remote Management.

Simon · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:18:33 »

Quote from: 6jb on Mar 07, 2009, 10:57:33

In my present software there is no tick box on the management page to permit me to disallow Inbound and Outbound Control Remote Management.

Thanks for mentioning that. I've just found it on mine, and unticked Inbound Remote Management.

Rik · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:19:21 »

Where was that, Simon?

Simon · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:26:32 »

http://home/xslt?PAGE=J15&THISPAGE=J01&NEXTPAGE=J15

Management > Firewall > Advanced Settings

Rik · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:31:28 »

Thanks.

I had it turned off.

JB · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:34:45 »

Wish I had it to turn off!

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Rik · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 07, 2009, 12:37:05 »

I could do you a little sticker to go on your monitor, JB.

kinmel · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 11:57:51 »

Good news for those of us that do not have 59.29.117.6 firmware.

Using Tripod's methods I have forced a router with 5.29.107.12 firmware to try and log into BT's update server at https://pbthdm.bt.motive.com/cwmpWeb/CPEMgt and the server rejects the attempts because old firmwares have the wrong certificates.

The detailed log reads....

INF 2009-03-13T20:41:27Z cwmd: retried session started, server: 'https://pbthdm.bt.motive.com/cwmpWeb/CPEMgt', event code(s): '0 BOOTSTRAP
ERR 2009-03-13T20:41:28Z cwmd: failed to build or validate cert-chain: depth=0, error=unable to get local issuer certificate
ERR 2009-03-13T20:41:28Z cwmd: failed certificate: /C=US/ST=Texas/L=Austin/O=Motive, Inc./OU=Hosted Services/CN=pbthdm.bt.motive.com
WRN 2009-03-13T20:41:28Z cwmd: httpc_poll_dispatch - I/O error
WRN 2009-03-13T20:41:28Z cwmd: session failed...
INF 2009-03-13T20:41:28Z cwmd: session will be retried in 338058(ms)

So not only are they not looking for us, they reject us if we come up on their radar - excellent news if you run servers and need to avoid the "Device List" bug in V6 firmware

Rik · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 12:04:17 »

Thanks for that, Alan.

Simon · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 13:27:33 »

And another one, for all your work on this!

Sebby · « **Reply #40 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 14:32:03 »

Great work.

kinmel · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 08:35:19 »

It is now confirmed that the Javascript save method will not work with V6 firmware, that seriously reduces their versatility.

Unless for some reason you must have the V6 firmware, we recommend you lock down version 5.28.117.6 firmwares by changing the acs_url.

Follow the guide and it is a simple process; be sure to use https://gw-5-29-117.cwmp.cms.2wire.com as the new acs_url.

When buying a 2700HGV, confirm with the seller that the router has a V5 series Firmware

Rik · « **Reply #42 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 09:01:59 »

Thanks, Alan.

Simon · « **Reply #43 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 11:49:02 »

Does the Setup Wizard method work to save new settings, Alan?

kinmel · « **Reply #44 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 11:55:10 »

Quote from: Simon on Apr 16, 2009, 11:49:02

Does the Setup Wizard method work to save new settings, Alan?

Simon has devised the most successful method as listed at Tripod, this has been getting mixed results, it is important to do a factory reset before setting up.

Simon · « **Reply #45 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 11:59:59 »

Thanks Alan. Fortunately, mine seems to be immune at the moment.

Rik · « **Reply #46 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 12:00:54 »

Long may it stay that way.

Simon · « **Reply #47 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 12:06:19 »

Indeed!

Rik · « **Reply #48 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 12:28:05 »

I don't fancy risking the change either.

Simon · « **Reply #49 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 12:51:49 »

Could be time to dig out the old DG834G if it happens.