How to Unlock Bell 2Wire modems

How to Unlock Bell 2Wire modems.

I originally posted this on DSL Reports and I just thought I'd post here too for those who would like to try this.

Summary

DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
FLASHING CAN PERMANENTLY BRICK YOUR MODEM.
I ONLY DID THIS ONCE & CAN ONLY CONFIRM THIS WORKS WITH MY MODEM.

RENTED BELL MODEMS ARE BELL PROPERTY.
YOU MAY GET CHARGED FEES FOR MESSING WITH IT.

How to Unlock a BELL 2Wire Modem (ONLY Model 2701HG-G):
-> Bought (Not Rented) a Bell Modem from a guy
-> MDC was password protected

-> Could not visit Websites. Kept getting Bell Registration Webpage
-> Changing DNS settings on Computer or on Modem did not work
-> See my initial thread for more info: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r210...modem-What-now

Solution
-> Flashed modem with a Different Firmware
-> Flashed using this link: http://gateway.2wire.net/tech/upgrade.html
-> No password is needed to Flash
-> http://gateway.2wire.net can be replaced with the modem IP Address 192.168.1.254 or whatever it may be
-> Firmware. See this thread (2nd Post): http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/s...693#post222693
-> MDC password will be "2wire".
-> NOTE: There is no longer an option for "Application Settings" in this firmware.
It MAY be possible to get it back though. See the Firmware info below.

Firmware Info:
-> Singtel Branded Firmware (NOT Generic 2wire)
Code:
Components
system: 109235
base_ui: 109236
common_en: 109238
base_voice: 109237
singtel-moip_config: 109226
singtel_en: 109244
singtel_logo: 109242
singtel: 109243
singtel_providerconf: 109245
Firewall Rules: 1000
Application List: 1001
IGMP Proxy: Disabled
IGMP Querier: Disabled
IGMP Snooping: Enabled
-> Firmware is called "2wire_reinstall_voice_5.29.117.3.2sp"
Version 5.29.117.3
Firmware is meant for 2700HG

-> See this site for more info and other things you can do:
http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm
http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir100270...e%205.29.117.3


-> Line Stats:
BEFORE: Alcatel SpeedTouch Home flashed with SpeedTouch 510 firmware

Operational data report : near end (Downstream)
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Attainable line rate : 9372 kbit/sec
Attainable Atm rate : 8928 kbit/sec
Used line rate : 5488 kbit/sec
Fast used Atm rate : 5056 kbit/sec
Interleaved used Atm rate : 0 kbits/sec
Rel. capacity occupation : 59
Noise Margin : 21 dB
Line attenuation : 21 dB
Output Power : 19 dBm

Operational data report : far end (Upstream)
--------------------------------------------
No data available.

AFTER: Bell 2Wire modem flashed with Singtel firmware

DSL Connection Details
DSL Line (Wire Pair): Line 1 (inner pair)
Protocol: G.DMT Annex A
Downstream Rate: 5056 kbps
Upstream Rate: 800 kbps
Channel: Fast
Current Noise Margin: 30.0 dB (Downstream) 13.0 dB (Upstream)
Current Attenuation: 21.1 dB (Downstream) 11.0 dB (Upstream)
Current Output Power: 19.7 dBm (Downstream) 11.9 dBm (Upstream)
DSLAM Vendor Information: Country: {0x0F} Vendor: {ALCB} Specific: {0x00}
PVC Info: 0/35