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micpuk · 30-01-08, 12:30 PM

I'm currently using NTL and there 2MB service.
I use my connection to download 360 games, movies and other stuff and my machine is on most of the day downloading.

I've noticed NTL have introduced speed caps and its became a pain, meaning I have to leave my machine on longer to get the things I want.

I've recently been looking at getting a Flashed modem but I'm wondering how they work, I understand I need my MAC address and the config file and I can upgrade to a higher speed.

Looking at the config files I've noticed you can reach 20Mb, although it says 2 IP's, can someone clear up what it means by this? and whether I can get this speed?

Also, i'm presuming the firmware is stealthed so NTL can't trace it? Will I have to keep upgrading the firmware to stay on top of NTL updates? or will the modem block this and stop automatic firmware updates?

Thanks for any help.

slacky · 30-01-08, 01:58 PM

u wont get any firmware updates, ive got a 20 meg modem and download 360 games i download the games in like 50 mins

daviddawn · 30-01-08, 02:08 PM

hi slacky, what is the best modem to get when flashng a modem and where it says 20mb 2 ip address what does that mean, i have a subbed ambit 250 blue box if i cancel my internet with ntl will it then be ok to flash the modem, cheerz.

slacky · 30-01-08, 02:26 PM

it would of took an update by now which means u wont be able to flash it, not sure about the 2 ips u could just use the 250 20 meg config thats what i use, i think the best is either a 250 or 255

micpuk · 30-01-08, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacky

u wont get any firmware updates, ive got a 20 meg modem and download 360 games i download the games in like 50 mins

So if I got a pre-flashed modem, which isn't registered in my name, replaced my current one with it I should have no problems getting the max connection I can get in my area?

Thanks slacky.

slacky · 30-01-08, 02:51 PM

yes as long as u get a good working mac

micpuk · 30-01-08, 03:05 PM

Well the I know the Mac of my machine, so thats good enough right?

slacky · 30-01-08, 03:16 PM

its best getting a mac from a different area from u, if u got a mate with ntl a couple of miles away go round and sniff for some macs and remember to get the tftp ip server

brian · 30-01-08, 03:26 PM

Yes, but remember, if you are going to swap macs, not to do it here on the forums. NTL won't like that, and these threads are in public view.

micpuk · 30-01-08, 03:52 PM

Why's it best to use someone else's MAC and not your own?
I won't be swapping on here Brain.
Thanks for the heads up though.

30-01-08, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
micpuk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cable modem information wanted. I'm currently using NTL and there 2MB service. I use my connection to download 360 games, movies and other stuff and my machine is on most of the day downloading. I've noticed NTL have introduced speed caps and its became a pain, meaning I have to leave my machine on longer to get the things I want. I've recently been looking at getting a Flashed modem but I'm wondering how they work, I understand I need my MAC address and the config file and I can upgrade to a higher speed. Looking at the config files I've noticed you can reach 20Mb, although it says 2 IP's, can someone clear up what it means by this? and whether I can get this speed? Also, i'm presuming the firmware is stealthed so NTL can't trace it? Will I have to keep upgrading the firmware to stay on top of NTL updates? or will the modem block this and stop automatic firmware updates? Thanks for any help.

30-01-08, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 564 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. u wont get any firmware updates, ive got a 20 meg modem and download 360 games i download the games in like 50 mins

30-01-08, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
daviddawn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. hi slacky, what is the best modem to get when flashng a modem and where it says 20mb 2 ip address what does that mean, i have a subbed ambit 250 blue box if i cancel my internet with ntl will it then be ok to flash the modem, cheerz.

30-01-08, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 564 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. it would of took an update by now which means u wont be able to flash it, not sure about the 2 ips u could just use the 250 20 meg config thats what i use, i think the best is either a 250 or 255

30-01-08, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 564 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. yes as long as u get a good working mac

30-01-08, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
micpuk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. Well the I know the Mac of my machine, so thats good enough right?

30-01-08, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 564 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. its best getting a mac from a different area from u, if u got a mate with ntl a couple of miles away go round and sniff for some macs and remember to get the tftp ip server

30-01-08, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. Yes, but remember, if you are going to swap macs, not to do it here on the forums. NTL won't like that, and these threads are in public view.

30-01-08, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
micpuk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cable modem information wanted. Why's it best to use someone else's MAC and not your own? I won't be swapping on here Brain. Thanks for the heads up though.

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