[XCSSA] cable modems with console ports

xcssa@xcssa.org xcssa@xcssa.org
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:17:05 -0500


Has RR San Antonio moved to dynamic config names as well?  ;)

On 6/26/06, xcssa-admin@xcssa.org <xcssa-admin@xcssa.org> wrote:
> Heya,
>
> If anyone here wants a cable modem that has a console port, I can add
> one to an SB4200 for a small fee ($25).  It takes a bit of effort; I
> destroyed one modem getting the hang of it and have cut & burnt
> fingers as a consequence.  The console port allows you to interrupt
> the boot process and get it to boot from the LAN port instead of the
> HFC side.  The result is that you can flash new firmware, which can
> give you more control over the modem itself, including access to its
> SNMP functions, control over the upload and download speeds, control
> over the number of allowable IPs, though I do not recommend exceeding
> what you are given, as it probably would violate your terms of
> service.
>
> I also have one extra serial port module (they are normally $27), and
> an alternate firmware.  I'll sell you the serial module and flash the
> new firmware for an additional $25.
>
> You can get the SB4200 modem used on E-bay for about $25.
> solinym at nospam gmail dot com
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