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testing bt openreach modem

neuronetv — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:48:38 GMT

I have a bt openreach modem B-Focus. a picture is attached showing the spec plate and all the numbers.

is there a way to test this modem to see if its actually working properly? I mean by testing it some way by connecting it directly to a computer.? is there a web interface in these devices? or can one telnet or anything?

I have searched on google but all I can find is 'what the lights mean'. the lights all look correct but I can't get internet and I want to make sure the modem is actually doing its job. there's nothing wrong with the rest of my gear. thanks for any advice.

Re: testing bt openreach modem

licquorice — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:08:17 GMT

ECI modems are totally locked and are not user accessible. They can be unlocked but it is a non trivial exercise involving the use of a soldering iron.

The Huawei HG612 variant of the modem, however, is extremely trivial to unlock.

What service are you trying to connect to? It won't work with G.Fast.

Re: testing bt openreach modem

imjolly — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:07:24 GMT

From an old post try

To make a direct connection from your PC to the modem which will eliminate the router.

Step 1: Remove the homehub/router from the modem

Step2: Connect your pc/laptop into the modem using LAN1 port

Step3: Open network and sharing centre on windows and click set up a new connection or network

Step4: Connect to the internet then click make a new connection Broadband PPPoE

Step5: Username bthomehub@btbroadband.com and the password as BT

Step6: connect, If it doesn't,keep pressing try again until it does.

Re: testing bt openreach modem

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:29:09 GMT

~~Default web address is 192.168.1.1 I believe, some info here.~~

~~If you haven't already, a factory reset would be a good place to start.~~

Re: testing bt openreach modem

licquorice — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:21:32 GMT

@Anonymous That won't work, ECI modems are locked.

Unless, of course, the OP has paid extra for an unlocked one.

Re: testing bt openreach modem

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:32:35 GMT

Good point well made, I'd forgotten that I unlocked my old HG612 with custom firmware & missed your first post!

As already said, unlocking the ECI looks to be on a whole other level.

https://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=11704.0