hg658c

Dermot McDonnell · 11-04-2015 10:10pm

yuloni wrote: »

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The telnet hack became straight forward as a result of the work of others. I applied an encode/decode hack to the O2 config file and it worked. Then I just added telnet to the decoded default config and encoded the result.

I read your Kitz thread. Seems you have DSLstats working, or it works by default. I suspect your login problem is as a result of the earlier telnet session failing to terminate on the router, i.e. you are still logged in and the next one fails until the first times out. Just a guess. I suggest adding an 'exit <return>' command. I confess I know little about DSLstats.

yuloni · 12-04-2015 1:18am

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Dermot McDonnell · 12-04-2015 9:15am

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Yes. There is a python script here. Synthax:

Decrypt a configuration file:
python hg658c_configtool.py decrypt input_file output_file

Encrypt a configuration file:
python hg658c_configtool.py encrypt input_file output_file

Dermot McDonnell · 22-04-2015 12:43am

FYI

Openwrt support is closer, see the latest post in the Openwrt thread for the HG658c,
https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?pid=273284#p273284

”Hi, I created a basic wiki page for this router, based on the info you posted here
http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/huawei/hg658bc
The NAND flash will be supported sooner or later by the Linux kernel for bcm63xx boards. There already are incoming patches for this part. Therefore OpenWrt support for this router is possible. Noltari is working for supporting another bcm63168 router model with a NAND flash chip, the VR-3032u. He already was able to boot an OpenWrt firmware.”

hesker · 24-04-2015 12:22am

Dermot McDonnell wrote: »

To be honest, I dont know why anyone would want to use the HG658c for broadband. For ADSL, the HG556a is just fine and has an excellent wifi radio, an Atheros AR9223 as opposed to a Broadcom BCM435f. Lots more through put in real life whatever the link status might say.

For VDSL, the unbranded Eircom F1000 gets excellent broadband sync rates, has a later, superior, version of the BCM435f wifi radio and 5x1Gig ethernet ports (the HG658c has 1x1G and 4x100M).

Just my 2c.

Dermot, would the HG556a have any advantage over the HG658c with VDSL. I have both, the 658c came with my current fibre install while the 556a I have from a previous adsl package. Just wondering if my wifi could be improved if I try to set up the 556a.

Dermot McDonnell · 24-04-2015 8:21am

hesker wrote: »

Dermot, would the HG556a have any advantage over the HG658c with VDSL...

HG556a does not support VDSL.

Just wondering if my wifi could be improved if I try to set up the 556a.

if you replace the Vodafone firmware, with OpenWRT for example, the HG556a makes an excellent wifi repeater as it has a good wifi radio. The HG556a comes in 3 flavours, the serial number will identify which series you have, see http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/huawei/hg556a

notahappycamper · 28-04-2015 8:04pm

Hi,

I'm just wondering is it possible to remotely access the router if you want to check on the stats etc?

pigletpetr · 08-05-2015 2:07pm

Hi, Dermot.

Some time back you posted a few links to a forum where one guy had given a tool to decrypt hg658c configuration. How did he find out keys which were used to sign a configuration file? Do you have that information?

Dermot McDonnell · 25-05-2015 1:01pm

pigletpetr wrote: »

Hi, Dermot.

Some time back you posted a few links to a forum where one guy had given a tool to decrypt hg658c configuration. How did he find out keys which were used to sign a configuration file? Do you have that information?

I am sorry I somehow missed your post.

Good question. If I recall correctly, the keys were discovered on an Italian site.

The key for telnet was left carelessly lying around on the firmware. You can extract JFFS2 file system and search it. There is also at least one key on the fimrware not accounted for by a .pem file, it may be the private key, I did not spend a lot of time looking at it.

pigletpetr · 26-05-2015 8:42pm

Ok. I see. I also googled a bit. It sounds like configuration keys just leaked (or probably were found and not changed from a previous firmware). I ended up with a script which just invokes urls exposed by this router.

Dermot McDonnell · 27-05-2015 4:46pm

pigletpetr wrote: »

Ok. I see. I also googled a bit. It sounds like configuration keys just leaked (or probably were found and not changed from a previous firmware). I ended up with a script which just invokes urls exposed by this router.

Well done. I do not use the HG658c myself but your scripts may be useful to those who do and I would encourage you to publish them here.

Knasher · 28-05-2015 6:13pm

Anyone have a link to the o2 firmware? The o2online site looks to be gone, now that three have taken over.
Edit: Nvm, just found it here : http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=15303.0

yuloni · 28-05-2015 6:58pm

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peking97 · 28-05-2015 11:54pm

B218 is here if you want it:-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tpvx0h4n3b45nb3/HG658cV100R001C172B218_upgrade_main.bin?dl=0

pigletpetr · 29-05-2015 7:44pm

Dermot McDonnell wrote: »

your scripts may be useful to those who do and I would encourage you to publish them here.

A link below contains a script I was talking about.
h ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B55JU7RHUffnMXU0Rld2WWIxYzA&authuser=0

But you will need to install requests and tabulate with pip or easy_install into your python environment.

yuloni · 29-05-2015 8:49pm

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peking97 · 30-05-2015 1:06am

yuloni wrote: »

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Yeah hadn't spotted that. Something strange there.

Highly unusual that they'd be identical. Can't recall now where I got the B218 file from.
Will keep searching.

oppenheimer1 · 30-05-2015 2:20am

Dermot McDonnell wrote: »

Yes. There is a python script here. Synthax:

Decrypt a configuration file:
python hg658c_configtool.py decrypt input_file output_file

Encrypt a configuration file:
python hg658c_configtool.py encrypt input_file output_file

I'm using the script to try and decrypt your config file but I'm getting an error "signature not ok.. exiting". Admittedly I'm very green to python, but I'm using version 2.7 and have pycrypto installed. I'm at a loss as to what I'm doing wrong. I tried python 3.4 but couldn't get that to work (hence the file path names)

Andy From Sligo · 02-06-2015 2:40pm

i dont know whether i should post it here or start another thread but it is hg658c related. I have an external hard drive attached to the usb socket of the vodafone hg658c router and its root folder is showing up as usb1_5 - i wanted to change the name (ie using rename) to something like network drive or backup drive but it wont let me some message about not allowed only allowed to rename files in a folder or something - anyone know a way to change the name from usb1_5 to another name please?

Andy From Sligo · 08-07-2015 2:28am

our ADSL broadband ceased working for a while the other day but I was getting 3G and H+ on my meteor mobile phone so I thought I would try tethering the phone to the HG658c USB router socket

- I selected 'tether usb' on my android (samsung galaxy note 1) and plugged it into the USB socket but nothing, not even the USB light on the router lit up and I went into router setting on laptop and it said 'USB Internet - Disconnected' - I tried a different USB lead still the same

- what else could I be doing wrong or does it only work with a USB Dongle with sim in it only and not phone? Thanks.

ED E · 08-07-2015 3:45pm

Itll only work with a USB Modem, not a phone.

Andy From Sligo · 09-07-2015 1:43am

ED E wrote: »

Itll only work with a USB Modem, not a phone.

Ok shame thanks for that - so if I get a meteor usb dongle modem and a meteor sim can I use that on HG658c Router or would it have to be a vodafone usb dongle and sim that I would have to get for it because it all seems to be branded on the setup page as vodafone? also if I worked it with mobile phone and decided to de-activate my vodafone at home ADSL broadband do you reckon they will ask for their HG658c router back? - thanks

MiskyBoyy · 09-07-2015 2:06am

So is the hg658c vetor enabled?

Also, apart from the weak wifi. Is there much point in upgrading to an F1000 or a better router that someone might suggest.

Currently on ADSL2+ but should be VDSL enabled by the end of the month.

I want to make sure I'll be making the most out of my connection.

ED E · 09-07-2015 8:41am

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Ok shame thanks for that - so if I get a meteor usb dongle modem and a meteor sim can I use that on HG658c Router or would it have to be a vodafone usb dongle and sim that I would have to get for it because it all seems to be branded on the setup page as vodafone? also if I worked it with mobile phone and decided to de-activate my vodafone at home ADSL broadband do you reckon they will ask for their HG658c router back? - thanks

It'll work with vodafone cellular kit. To use meteor you'd need to debrand it.

Unless you are a VERY light user that's not a plan you wanna follow through on, usage caps will decimate you.

ED E · 09-07-2015 8:44am

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

So is the hg658c vetor enabled?

Also, apart from the weak wifi. Is there much point in upgrading to an F1000 or a better router that someone might suggest.

Currently on ADSL2+ but should be VDSL enabled by the end of the month.

I want to make sure I'll be making the most out of my connection.

F2000 ticks all the boxes, its a 659b. Both are vectoring compliant. If you go vodafone id get something else for proper wifi, like an Asus 66U.

MiskyBoyy · 09-07-2015 2:00pm

ED E wrote: »

F2000 ticks all the boxes, its a 659b. Both are vectoring compliant. If you go vodafone id get something else for proper wifi, like an Asus 66U.

Cheers for the reply.

Is there anywhere to pick up an F2000 apart from adverts?

Currently have a TP-Link N600, would it be on par with the Asus 66u?

Would it be so much better as to warrant upgrading?

(Not worried about wifi right now but it will be good to know)

Andy From Sligo · 09-07-2015 2:23pm

ED E wrote: »

It'll work with vodafone cellular kit. To use meteor you'd need to debrand it.

Unless you are a VERY light user that's not a plan you wanna follow through on, usage caps will decimate you.

right thanks, its not worth it then - what i might do next time the vodafone ADSL broadband signal is down then and if I want to share meteor 3g from my phone to other computer then is to tether it up to one laptop and then choose 'share internet connection' within windows settings to share it with other computers in the house then if that will work and just use it as a backup for when vodafone broadband goes down

MiskyBoyy · 09-07-2015 3:01pm

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

right thanks, its not worth it then - what i might do next time the vodafone ADSL broadband signal is down then and if I want to share meteor 3g from my phone to other computer then is to tether it up to one laptop and then choose 'share internet connection' within windows settings to share it with other computers in the house then if that will work and just use it as a backup for when vodafone broadband goes down

How about picking up a 3g wifi hotspot second hand on adverts or in CeX. That's what I did for a backup for me except I got a vodafone one.

One of these:
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That way if your DSL goes down you will still have a wifi connection to connect mutiple devices albeit a limited usage cap.

ED E · 09-07-2015 3:50pm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Cheers for the reply.

Is there anywhere to pick up an F2000 apart from adverts?

Currently have a TP-Link N600, would it be on par with the Asus 66u?

Would it be so much better as to warrant upgrading?

(Not worried about wifi right now but it will be good to know)

Nah, they dont seem to sell off the shelf.

N600 is a series more than a model number, assuming you mean WNDR3400/3600 then you're fine, just use it as an access point or bridge at your discretion.

MiskyBoyy · 09-07-2015 3:54pm

ED E wrote: »

Nah, they dont seem to sell off the shelf.

N600 is a series more than a model number, assuming you mean WNDR3400/3600 then you're fine, just use it as an access point or bridge at your discretion.

Ah my bad. The TL-WDR3600 I have with Open WRT.

Should be good so? Cool :cool:

MiskyBoyy · 09-07-2015 4:00pm

Apologies for all the questions.

I can place my router right beside my master socket no problem.

Would it be best then to use a short, say 0.5m RJ11 to RJ11 cat 5 or what would you suggest?

Hoping to pick something up tomorrow in Waterford city but can order online if not.

ED E · 09-07-2015 4:13pm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Apologies for all the questions.

I can place my router right beside my master socket no problem.

Would it be best then to use a short, say 0.5m RJ11 to RJ11 cat 5 or what would you suggest?

Hoping to pick something up tomorrow in Waterford city but can order online if not.

Adsl it doesnt matter hugely, cat5 terminated in RJ11 is ideal but decent phone cable will do 98% as well.

When it goes to VDSL you'll have to use their modem at the master anyways, then you can run ethernet to the TP wherever you want it.

BTW, in the off chance you're right beside a cab, the vodafone modem will limit you to 85-90Mb on a 100Mb sync.

MiskyBoyy · 10-07-2015 2:07pm

Line standard ADSL2+
Downstream line rate (kbit/s) 15357
Upstream line rate (kbit/s) 766
Downstream attainable data rate(kbit/s) 27552
Upstream attainable data rate(kbit/s) 1189
Downstream SNR (dB) 11.3
Upstream SNR (dB) 17.7
Downstream line attenuation (dB) 14.5
Upstream line attenuation (dB) 8.5
Downstream output power (dBmV) 18.1
Upstream output power (dBmV) 12.1

Does this mean Vodafone is holding my connection back or is that just the max my exchange can handle? As in, if I was right beside the exchange I'd get that?

I was getting 17,500 or so but past few days it's down to 15,300 even after power cycling modem after a few mins disconnection.

Merl1n · 15-07-2015 2:56pm

Hopefully someone can answer this

I just got a vdsl upgrade from Vodafone and have the hg658c router I also have a block of 8 ip addresses

First question

Can I set the router/modem up as just a router with no nat getting my first ip from the block and then using the lan ports to route the other public ip addresses

Second question

Can I use a Cisco 887 in place of the hg658c with Vodafone's link and would anyone have a sample config

Thanks

MiskyBoyy · 15-07-2015 3:19pm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Downstream line attenuation (dB) 14.5
Upstream line attenuation (dB) 8.5

I brought my downstream attenuation from 14.5 down to 13

and my upstream line attenuation down from 8.5 to 7.7 by just using a shorter, better quality cable between my master socket and modem.

Not bad at all I'd say!

nd · 19-10-2015 12:24pm

Hi does anyone have the o2 firmware? It's gone from the o2 website.

Andy From Sligo · 28-10-2015 6:49pm

I used the O2 update bin file today - everything seem to go OK. But when it finished firmware upgrade it still has Vodafone branding even though I can now enter more settings so I performed Factory Reset settings by going to maintenance thenn 'device' then restore default settings and it still has vodafone branding at top of router settings page not Huawei - does it have to be hard reset instead of through the router page?

cathalryan · 31-10-2015 9:58am

Hi
Can anybody tell me if its poss to connect an external hard drive to a Huawei 658c modem/router? I'd like to have remote access to my hard drive.
If it is possible - how do I do it. (I'm not a techie)

BMW318 · 31-10-2016 8:31pm

can someone PM me firmware from O2 website ! please

bakerlite · 07-11-2016 9:56pm

BMW318 wrote: »

can someone PM me firmware from O2 website ! please

Same as that ! Does anyone know where an unlocked firmware is available .?

Andy From Sligo · 08-11-2016 11:14pm

just found this website tonight

https://hg658c.wordpress.com/

and the clever thing is that if you put

'superuser' as the username

and use 'HG-658c_VF_ie*' as password

it opens up a hell of a lot more settings that you can adjust on this router

nc6000 · 20-12-2016 3:29pm

Can anyone suggest how I can get my Belkin N300 Wi-Fi Extender to work properly with the HG659c from Vodafone? The extender was working fine with my Netgear N600 router previously.

I've done a factory reset on the extender and gone through the setup again and all appears OK but when I move the extender back upstairs the devices still try and connect to the HG659c even though it is further away and the signal is weaker.

irishgeo · 21-12-2016 5:56pm

nc6000 wrote: »

Can anyone suggest how I can get my Belkin N300 Wi-Fi Extender to work properly with the HG659c from Vodafone? The extender was working fine with my Netgear N600 router previously.

I've done a factory reset on the extender and gone through the setup again and all appears OK but when I move the extender back upstairs the devices still try and connect to the HG659c even though it is further away and the signal is weaker.

you sure your not moving the extender out of the range of the vodafone router.

nc6000 · 21-12-2016 6:12pm

irishgeo wrote: »

you sure your not moving the extender out of the range of the vodafone router.

I got it sorted thanks. Not sure what the issue was but once I did a forget network from within Android and added the network again it worked fine.

For some reason my Android phone & tablet both ignored the Belkin extender and kept going back to the Vodafone router.

masterofp · 22-12-2016 10:21pm

Hi Everyone!

Would anybody still have the unbranded firmware for the modem? All the links out there seem to be dead.

Thanks.

*Update* Found it, thanks. I'll post a copy if someone else is looking for this.

https://mega.nz/#!kQhAgbzD!ZNcFRAf79L1seoWPfnNf77-E4-2i9RfxxuLY3wdl53g

UsedToWait · 30-12-2016 11:13pm

Not sure if this is the right thread, but thought I'd ask here first.

I've the hg658c

I'll be looking to set a smart tv to connect via VPN - I understand there are capabilities to adjust the DNS settings on the TV, but I don't think there's a way of logging in to a VPN service..

It's really only the tv and another android box I want to connect via VPN, and I don't think the hg658c has that kind (or any kind) of vpn set up..

My thinking was a router that I connect to the 658c, that has the TV and android box connected to it, and that router's settings configured for the VPN, with the rest of my devices just connecting to the 658c as usual, wirelessly or by ethernet

Is this even possible?

Thanks for any advice

nc6000 · 03-01-2017 10:57pm

nc6000 wrote: »

I got it sorted thanks. Not sure what the issue was but once I did a forget network from within Android and added the network again it worked fine.

For some reason my Android phone & tablet both ignored the Belkin extender and kept going back to the Vodafone router.

Actually this didn't solve the issue at all. I thought it had but it actually hadn't.

Has anyone any idea what the issue could be?

ED E · 03-01-2017 11:26pm

nc6000 wrote: »

Actually this didn't solve the issue at all. I thought it had but it actually hadn't.

Has anyone any idea what the issue could be?

Most likely the repeater losing link thus clients are marking it bad.

Bin the belkin and go and get a pair of homeplugs with wifi (in one). 10x better setup.

nc6000 · 03-01-2017 11:44pm

It was working just fine in the same spot before I changed router to the Vodafone one.

Even if I stand right beside the extender my phone looks to connect back to the router and ignores the extender.

Andy From Sligo · 06-01-2017 1:36am

I'm using my HG658C in ppoe Bridged mode now and using the WAN socket , so I am not using it as a ADSL Modem Router any more, but just as a WAN Router. so I had to bind SSD1 for it to work .. but now I have done that , now when I want to log onto the HG658C configuration page 192.168.1.1 by Wi-Fi through chrome its having none of it and the only way I can get to configuration page no is by linking Lan1 socket and Ethernet on my laptop. Bit of a pain because I like to get configurations by wi-fi ... does anyone know how to sucessfully use this device in bridge mode but still get to configuration by wi-fi and not hard wired to ethernet please?

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