Is this wifi router locked?
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This is a Archer VR1600v. I do not know what I have missed. I cannot select the same from the drop-down menu.
Firmware Version: 0.1.0 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 200810 Rel.53181n
Hardware Version: Archer VR1600v v2 00000000
I acquired this router from a friend who WAS a TPG customer in Sydney. Connection type of TPG is PPPoE.
I found no way to make the router to work with another ISP that has connection type iPoE. I have tried to factory reset etc. I wonder:
- if there is a way to tell if the router is locked
- if there is a way to update the firmware that may help to reset the modem/router.
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This modem router FW has been customized for the ISPs like TPG.
According to its specifications its should support MER\IPoE (RFC 1483 Routed) ,but you probably won't find a FW to download because only the ISP can provide it.
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@terziyski
Sorry I am not that technical.
Does it mean the wifi router is only useful for returning customers of TPG? There is no simple ways to unlock it, right?
I also find these firmware version reported under the router home page (after typing 192.168.1.1).
Another friend of mine has an unlocked router showing:
Firmware Version:0.1.0 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 220518 Rel.32480n
This router (apparently-locked) shows:
Firmware Version: 0.1.0 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 200810 Rel.53181n
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1. FW means firmware of the router - its operating system.
2. More or less yes.
The get this FW version: Firmware Version:0.1.0 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 220518 Rel.32480n
you should probably ask your friend to get it from TPG and then you can upgrade it manually.
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Assume I buy an unlocked router now, and using it together with some ISP xyz (their connecting type is iPoE). After some months I go back to have TPG service. Will the unlocked router usually work with their system without change?
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Well, since I don't know the TPG modem routers requirements, I believe you'll get the best answer to this question from TPG community or TPG tech support.
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Hi, to use with other ISP, you could try to hard reset the device first, then delete all default TPG profiles under DSL and EWAN sections (Advanced>>>Network>>>DSL/EWAN/ETH), then check if you will be able to add new profile for your ISP manually.
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