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O2 Wireless Box II (Thomson SpeedTouch TG585v7): Info, Use with Other ISP and Configuration

Hi!


Next we have the locked down version of the Thomson SpeedTouch TG585v7 (Specifications, wikidevi) router in the form of O2 Wireless Box II. Fortunately, one can install (compatible) firmware (apart from changing CFE via jTAG) by BE that is much closer to generic firmware allowing the router to be configured easily for other ISPs (and not only other ISPs, but, can also be configured differently such as a Wireless Router with one LAN port acting as WAN port and more). Here are some pictures of the router itself:








Firmware Update:

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- We'll reset the configuration:
 username: Administrator
 password: Serial Number on back of router







- Static IP (Optional for Win 10 as it has it's own mind ... Recommended for Win 7 and earlier):





- Now, we'll use Thomson's Upgrade Wizard to upload the firmware:
 (to restore to O2 firmware, use the following utility ... may have to run in compatibility mode)










 - Important: Here, we'll have to use the account "SuperUser" (as Administrator cannot update firmware for O2) with the password being the Serial Number printed on the back of the router









- Windows Firewall may ask for access as well (due to the point about handling of Static IPs in Win 10 made above)






- Success


- It is a good idea to reset to default settings again:






- Now, the router is 'unlocked' allowing us to configure the router easily for use with other ISPs!

Configuration (as ADSL Wireless Router):


We'll be using Thomson's Configuration Wizard utility (using the iso with a virtual disc utility may be easier) to configure the router though advanced users may find the CLI approach more useful with finer details and controls available:

- Again, we'll have to use compatibility troubleshooter to run the utility (win 10 here)






 - The default user is Administrator with password being the Serial Number printed on back of the router



- There are many options here including configuring the router as Wireless Router as well, but, Routed PPP is the one for ADSL configuration




- In this case, we'll configure it for the ISP PTCL (ONU/Fiber Connection)



- Note: The Security key sometimes does not change depending upon the version of configuration wizard! It can be configured later via the router's web GUI










- Note: Sometimes, the "Automatic Web Interception" option may disrupt browsing. This option can be disabled via the Home -> Thomson Gateway -> Configuration menu like shown below






Optional Configuration:


With access to Telnet and the CLI Reference guide, one can configure many hidden and/or extra options like some of the following:

- Changing DNS server







- Modifying PPP settings (like LCP Echo settings need to be 'relaxed' for ISP PTCL here)











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  1. Anonymous14 April 2016 at 19:09

    Thank you very much,

    This has helped re-configure my O2 router to use with my new ISP for ADSL broadband.
    The only note is that I had to use the setup_wizard_r7.203_mh_v1.12 because the setup_wizard_r8_mh_v1.17 would not give me the option to re-configure anything.

    Thanks again.

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  2. Unknown7 January 2017 at 21:22

    Thank you very much!

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  3. Unknown7 January 2017 at 21:22

    Thank you very much!

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  4. Unknown11 November 2017 at 21:52

    Just to update that the above process will not work on PlusNet "TG 585v7" branded router.

    If anyone is searching for locked Thomson TG 585v7 router on PlusNet, use following link to upgrade firmware.

    http://www.forthnet.gr/Article.aspx?a_id=3978#sthash.hnia22CN.XBLtMLVm.dpbs

    Its working fine for me.

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    1. ahmedfarazch12 November 2017 at 00:31

      Hello!

      Thanks for letting us know. Generally, the routers from plusnet are not locked down though they might have branded firmware such that they can be configured via the Thomson Configuration Wizard or via the CLI.

      Do let us know which firmware works best for you along with information about your ISP.

      Regards,
      Ahmed

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  5. ISS@M6 January 2018 at 19:02

    thank you a lot for your help

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  6. Faraz Khan10 January 2020 at 12:42

    The SuperUser password that worked for me was O2Br0ad64nd

    The serial number was not working.

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    1. ahmedfarazch13 January 2020 at 00:54

      Hello!

      Thank you for adding another SuperUser password!

      Regards,
      Ahmed

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  7. oneil33 December 2020 at 19:34

    Same here, the default SuperUser on my O2 Wireless Box II was O2Br0ad64nd. This thread was a big help even 5 years later. Thank you Ahmed.

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