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markjohn777 · 02-04-07, 01:27 PM

Hi,

Looking at purchasing a motorola 4100 or 4200. I'm ex-NTL but have no idea whether I am ex-CW or not. How can I find this out so that I know whether to purchase an E or I model?!

As a side question - Where does one obtain a config file for such a modem?

lincsat · 02-04-07, 05:56 PM

I have seen a map somewhere with the area's on it, but can't remember where.

The "i" modem will not work on ex C&W, but the "e" model should work on both with the correct firmware. I only have experience of "i" modems so can't help with "e" modem's.

AIUI, the 250 modem will also work on both, they can be hacked now using an RS232 interface - I've seen them pre-hacked on ebay.

The modem downloads the config file itself, you just specify the config file name in the modem setup, there are different methods for each different firmware.

markjohn777 · 02-04-07, 06:30 PM

Thanks Lincsat.
I found a link that shows me to be on the Langley platform (which I believe to be pure ntl). As long as I sub to a TV package - could I drop the Broadband altogether or should I stay subbed to that also? Thanks again

lincsat · 02-04-07, 08:19 PM

You could drop the BB, they will probably offer you a good deal to keep it though.

markjohn777 · 03-04-07, 03:33 PM

One last question for this thread (promise!).
When I have got some macs to use (from a different UBR), does it matter that they are mid or low accounts associated with those Macs? I've not found any golds, but I am hoping that the config file I specify will override this?

Thanks

lincsat · 03-04-07, 04:45 PM

That is correct, so long as you have an active MAC, you will get network access. The modem will then download and use the specified config file.

markjohn777 · 04-04-07, 09:46 AM

In the Haynes Guide on the gmail drive - it says:

"The thing I always do as well is get rid of all the slower config files cause you no you will never use them so there is no point in having a list of them
Only keep your mid and high ones, there is also a 10meg at min as well."

Is that incorrect information then? That's what's confused me

Thanks

lincsat · 05-04-07, 01:38 AM

On the 120 and 200 modems, you cannot force a config file so you would need a high rated MAC for those.

02-04-07, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
markjohn777 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i or e? Hi, Looking at purchasing a motorola 4100 or 4200. I'm ex-NTL but have no idea whether I am ex-CW or not. How can I find this out so that I know whether to purchase an E or I model?! As a side question - Where does one obtain a config file for such a modem?

02-04-07, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: i or e? I have seen a map somewhere with the area's on it, but can't remember where. The "i" modem will not work on ex C&W, but the "e" model should work on both with the correct firmware. I only have experience of "i" modems so can't help with "e" modem's. AIUI, the 250 modem will also work on both, they can be hacked now using an RS232 interface - I've seen them pre-hacked on ebay. The modem downloads the config file itself, you just specify the config file name in the modem setup, there are different methods for each different firmware.

02-04-07, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
markjohn777 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: i or e? Thanks Lincsat. I found a link that shows me to be on the Langley platform (which I believe to be pure ntl). As long as I sub to a TV package - could I drop the Broadband altogether or should I stay subbed to that also? Thanks again

02-04-07, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: i or e? You could drop the BB, they will probably offer you a good deal to keep it though.

03-04-07, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
markjohn777 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: i or e? One last question for this thread (promise!). When I have got some macs to use (from a different UBR), does it matter that they are mid or low accounts associated with those Macs? I've not found any golds, but I am hoping that the config file I specify will override this? Thanks

03-04-07, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: i or e? That is correct, so long as you have an active MAC, you will get network access. The modem will then download and use the specified config file.

04-04-07, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
markjohn777 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: i or e? In the Haynes Guide on the gmail drive - it says: "The thing I always do as well is get rid of all the slower config files cause you no you will never use them so there is no point in having a list of them Only keep your mid and high ones, there is also a 10meg at min as well." Is that incorrect information then? That's what's confused me Thanks

05-04-07, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: i or e? On the 120 and 200 modems, you cannot force a config file so you would need a high rated MAC for those.