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Replace eircom firmware on Netopia 2247

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  • 18-09-2008 10:32am
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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,529 ✭✭✭


    I'm wondering is it possible to replace the firmware on the eircom supplied Netopia 2247 with standard netopia image?
    Reason being I've switched from eircom to Smart and would like to continue using my Netopia router.
    Thanks for any help.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I don't know for certain but probably. Eircom initially released the 3347 with generic firmware then released an update which branded it as an eircom one. So I'd say there's probably a generic 2247 firmware floating around. You'll be able to use it with Smart even without changing the firmware though.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    There has been various postings on this in the Smart forums - have a check here http://support.smarttelecom.ie/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2http://


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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,529 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    Thanks for the replies. I already tried to connect using the username and password supplied by Smart but it didn't work. I presumed it was something to do with the router being specifically for Eircom with special settings in the firmware or some other jiggery pokery...


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    homer911
    Registered Users Posts: 5,119 ✭✭✭homer911


    My eircom router works fine with BT - I've swapped it a couple of times with my BT Voyager router when I thought I had issues..


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    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    is the eircon modem able to do adsl2+? Smart use this and eircon use the now defunct adsl standard. Check to see if the modulation can be changed.


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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,529 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    It can handle ADSL2+ alright. The 3347 and 2247 are ADSL2 compatible with a firmware upgrade.
    In expert settings/statistics/dsl it says;
    Line state : Up
    Modulation : ADSL2+
    Data path : Interleave
    The main router page shows;
    DSL : Available
    eircom broadband : Disconnected.
    When I press connect it attempts to connect but no joy.........


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Do search the Smart forum you will find info there about making it adsl2 compatible and able to sign on to Smart.


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    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 11,004 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    You'll have to change the VPI and VCI settings along with the username and password most likely.

    No need for new firmware.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    chopperbyrne wrote: »
    You'll have to change the VPI and VCI settings along with the username and password most likely.

    No need for new firmware.

    There is absolutely no need to change the VPI and VCI settings.

    http://www.smarttelecom.ie/guide_thirdparty_modem_settings.html

    And if you look here you may find the answer to getting it to work with Smart:

    http://support.smarttelecom.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=2441&highlight=netopia


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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,529 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    dub45 wrote: »
    There is absolutely no need to change the VPI and VCI settings.

    http://www.smarttelecom.ie/guide_thirdparty_modem_settings.html

    And if you look here you may find the answer to getting it to work with Smart:

    http://support.smarttelecom.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=2441&highlight=netopia

    Sweet. That did the trick. Had to follow the steps in the post from lennyman and telnet to the router and set a few things but now it's connecting :)
    Thanks for all your help!


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